Gecko feet inspire anti-slip shoe soles

Ars Technica
By Jennifer OuelletteFeb 4, 2025, 11:07 am101 pts
Gecko feet have inspired many intriguing applications, including a sticky tape, adhesives, a "stickybot" climbing robot, and even a strapless bra design. Now, scientists have developed a new kind of anti-slip polymer that sticks to ice, inspired by the humble gecko. Incorporating these polymers into shoe soles…

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