The remarkable mechanical properties of natural contact surfaces have inspired a great deal
of interest and research in recent years. The underlying driver of this interest is the surprising …

Compared to wingless insects, pterygote insects profit from numerous wing‐related benefits
including a wider distribution range, the exploitation of various food resources and the …

For an insect to be able to efficiently attach to surfaces, the adhesive pads on the distal parts
of its legs must establish large contact areas. In case of hairy adhesive pads this requires …

Resilin is a rubber‐like protein found in the exoskeleton of arthropods. It often contributes
large proportions to the material of certain structures in movement systems. Accordingly, the …

It has long been demonstrated the gecko‐inspired micropillar array with T‐shape tips
possesses the best adhesion performance of a given material. The further enhancement of …

Strong adhesion between solids with rough surfaces is only possible if at least one of the
solids is elastically very soft. Some lizards and spiders are able to adhere (dry adhesion) …

Bioinspired dry adhesives have an extraordinary impact in the field of robotic manipulation
and locomotion. However, there is a considerable difference between artificial structures …

Geckos owe their remarkable stickiness to millions of dry setae on their toes, and the
mechanism of adhesion in gecko setae has been the topic of scientific scrutiny for over two …

Resilin is an elastomeric protein typically occurring in exoskeletons of arthropods. It is
composed of randomly orientated coiled polypeptide chains that are covalently cross-linked …

Adhesive pads are functional systems with specific micro-and nanostructures which evolved
as a response to specific environmental conditions and therefore exhibit convergent traits …