The science behind gecko toes holds the answer to a dry adhesive that provides an ideal grip for robot feet. A mechanical engineer is using the new material, based on the structure of a gecko foot, to ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Meet Abigaille: a six-legged gecko-inspired robot that may one day climb walls in space. The wall ...

Scientists have developed a lizard-like robot that can climb up vertical walls, and crawl over ledges without using suction cups or adhesive. The machine has tracks covered with dry microfibres which ...

The 240g beast has tracks that are covered with dry microfibres modelled on the toe hairs of the gecko, which can famously zip up windows and along walls almost without effort. If all goes well, ...