Adhesive cushion inspired by gecko foot

An object weighing more than 300kg can be firmly attached to the glass wall without leaving a trace, thanks to the ultra-thin cushioning mattress inspired by the gecko.

The team at the University of Massachusetts (MIT) has created a thin pad with credit cards but has the ability to stick a 300-kilogram body into a smooth wall, just as the gecko is attached. wall.

Hang the 42 inch TV on the wall in pieces
Geckskin - (photo: Umass Amherst)

This invention is made possible by the use of artificial materials to imitate the skin and ligaments of the gecko leg.

According to a press release on the UMass.edu website, experts hope the findings could allow the production of cheap stickers that can be used multiple times.

Gecko footprint is impressive enough to carry a weight of up to 4kg on the wall without falling, despite the fact gecko weighs only 140g.

Geckskin stickers have many similarities with gecko feet, such as no sign of the surface, which can be reused hundreds of times.

Even during testing, a 42-inch TV can be glued straight to the wall with no problems.