Investigating Foot Morphology in Rock Climbing Mammals: Inspiration for Biomimetic Climbing Shoes

The sporting goods sector can serve as a proving ground for new technologies. We propose that climbing shoes are an excellent case study for showcasing a systematic approach to bio-inspired design. Foot adaptations to climbing have been described before in some animals and have even been incorporate...

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Main Authors: Stephen Spurrier, Tom Allen, Robyn A. Grant
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Biomimetics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/1/8