Bioinspired Granular Media Friction Pad: A Universal System for Friction Enhancement on Variety of Substrates
The granular media friction pad (GMFP) inspired by the biological smooth attachment pads of cockroaches and grasshoppers employs passive jamming, to create high friction forces on a large variety of substrates. The granular medium inside the pad is encased by a flexible membrane which at contact for...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Biomimetics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/7/1/9 |