Saturday, July 29, 2006

Synthetic Gecko’ material paves the way for Spider-Men gloves

Author: raj
Category: Technology

Via TP Wire Service:

Soldiers and spies of the future could be given “Spider-Man” suits to climb up sheer surfaces and even stick to the ceiling, according to BAE Systems.

The British engineering firm has developed a material that closely mimics the feet of a gecko lizard. The gecko’s foot is covered with hairs so small that they merge with molecules of things that they touch. This incredibly strong bond can also be easily peeled off.

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