Optimizing electrostatic cleaning for dust removal on gecko-inspired adhesives
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DOI: 10.1016/j.elstat.2020.103499
Abstract: Abstract Gecko-inspired adhesives are one of the most promising forms of controllable adhesives for a wide range of applications, especially robotic gripping, perching, and climbing. One impediment to the technology's success is the negative effect… read more here.
Keywords: gecko inspired; gecko; inspired adhesives; cleaning ... See more keywords
Gecko-Inspired Biocidal Organic Nanocrystals Initiated from a Pencil-Drawn Graphite Template
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-29994-3
Abstract: The biocidal properties of gecko skin and cicada wings have inspired the synthesis of synthetic surfaces decorated with high aspect ratio nanostructures that inactivate microorganisms. Here, we investigate the bactericidal activity of oriented zinc phthalocyanine… read more here.
Keywords: gecko inspired; pencil drawn; inspired biocidal; drawn graphite ... See more keywords
Study on Deformation Synergy and Microstructure Design of Gecko-Inspired Bionic Nanocomposite Coating
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DOI: 10.1080/10584587.2020.1728827
Abstract: Abstract The nanocomposite coating was optimized to improve the poor deformation synergy (eg.easy to fall off and peel off). Gecko-inspired bionic nanocomposite coating, inspired by gecko setae with a broom-like structure, was innovatively proposed by… read more here.
Keywords: gecko inspired; deformation synergy; inspired bionic; bionic nanocomposite ... See more keywords
Long-Duration Surface Anchoring With a Hybrid Electrostatic and Gecko-Inspired Adhesive
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2018.2856366
Abstract: Many scenarios require access to locations that are difficult to reach; however, mobile and untethered robots for these applications operate on a limited reserve of energy. Researchers often design robots specifically to be able to… read more here.
Keywords: gecko inspired; inspired adhesive; duration; power ... See more keywords
The Gait Design and Trajectory Planning of a Gecko-Inspired Climbing Robot
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/2648502
Abstract: Inspired by the dynamic gait adopted by gecko, we had put forward GPL (Gecko-inspired mechanism with a Pendular waist and Linear legs) model with one passive waist and four active linear legs. To further develop… read more here.
Keywords: gecko inspired; gecko; climbing robot; gait ... See more keywords
The Roles and Comparison of Rigid and Soft Tails in Gecko-Inspired Climbing Robots: A Mini-Review
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.900389
Abstract: Geckos use millions of dry bristles on their toes to adhere to and rapidly run up walls and across ceilings. This has inspired the successful development of dry adhesive materials and their application to climbing… read more here.
Keywords: gecko inspired; roles comparison; rigid soft; soft tails ... See more keywords
A Gecko-Inspired Soft Passive Gripper
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DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics5020012
Abstract: This paper presents a soft passive gripper consisting of six fluidic soft bending actuators arranged in a star-shaped manner. The actuators are oriented such that, upon pressurization, they bend against gravity. Gripping is realized by… read more here.
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Viko 2.0: A Hierarchical Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Gripper With Visuotactile Sensor
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DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2204.10082
Abstract: Robotic grippers with visuotactile sensors have access to rich tactile information for grasping tasks but encounter difficulty in partially encompassing large objects with sufficient grip force. While hierarchical gecko-inspired adhesives are a potential technique for… read more here.
Keywords: gecko inspired; gripper; gecko; visuotactile sensor ... See more keywords