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| Topic Started: Nov 20 2009, 11:09 AM (306 Views) | |
| Liam Ellis | Nov 20 2009, 11:09 AM Post #1 |
Climb up guy
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Gecko feet have long been a source of inspiration to scientists striving to make superstrong, reusable adhesives. Now researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have found a new way to make such an adhesive grip and release as required, using angled microstructures. These structures mimic the tips of the hairs found on gecko toes, which give the lizard its prowess as a climber. Lately people have been trying to produce things using these techniques, meaning that the have nearly finished gecko tape (super strong and reuseable celotape.) and they have started creating gecko gloves. 1cm2 of gecko tape can hold up 10kg, which mean that it might soon be possible touse these gloves to literall climb vertical walls. (something cool i thought i'd mention.) |
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Do your best and nothing less. Train hard and don't forget what your doing. keep your mind focused and your disctraction thoughts tame. don't over do anything but never do less than you can. enjoy yourself but gain enjoyment from progression.   
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| zz! | Nov 20 2009, 02:17 PM Post #2 |
Rob "zz" Starr
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I know what I want for Christmas. 
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| CKPK | Nov 20 2009, 04:10 PM Post #3 |
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Would certainly be cool. I think I'd like some gecko socks/shoes as well though. |
 
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| Liam Ellis | Nov 20 2009, 08:47 PM Post #4 |
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Yeah, but once they've masterd to technology they'll put it on everything lol |
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Do your best and nothing less. Train hard and don't forget what your doing. keep your mind focused and your disctraction thoughts tame. don't over do anything but never do less than you can. enjoy yourself but gain enjoyment from progression.
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| Osh | Nov 20 2009, 10:00 PM Post #5 |
The Back Alley Bandit
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Plus they'll cost a fortune. |
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