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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Biomimetics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/1/8 |