Clingfish-Inspired Suction Cup Grips Strongly

Clingfish-Inspired Suction Cup Grips Strongly
Oct-02-19
A suction cup inspired by the clingfish can flex to attach to rough and slimy surfaces with a powerful force.

The suction cup was inspired by a team from the University of Washington based on the structure of the Northern clingfish. Made up of microstructured manmade materials, the disc is soft enough to conform to different shapes while still retaining enough rigidity to grip firmly. In tests, the lab-made disc outperformed the natural version across all surfaces, proving its application potential in surgery, industry and whale tagging.

Clingfish-Inspired Suction Cup Grips Strongly


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