https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu Worries about slipping in the tub or shower is a thing of the past! en-us 2018-10-01 01:54:41 UTC 2025-11-20 21:19:19 UTC hello@padlet.com rlwall9615 https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287415473 Do you have a family member who you worry about slipping in the shower or bathtub? Such as Grandma or Papaw? Stable steps will help put your mind to ease and their bath a breeze. ]]> 2018-10-01 01:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287415473 rlwall9615 https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287415663 Designed after the White Tree Frog's feet, Stable Steps allow those who wear them to stay in contact or "stick" to a slippery surface by creating friction and allowing a sticky substance to spread across the base of the foot. ]]> 2018-10-01 02:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287415663 rlwall9615 https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287416749 The White Tree Frog's feet are made up of tiny hexagons which allow some part of their body to remain in contact with the surface of whatever they are on at the time. A sticky mucus is then dispersed around the tiny hexagons allowing them to grip the surface and get where they need to go such as climbing up a tree, across a wet lily pad or anything else. ]]> 2018-10-01 02:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287416749 rlwall9615 https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287894435 Sometimes humans need to be able to adhere items to other items or certain surfaces. Scotch tape isn't always the best thing and can damage the surface of some things such as paint. However, an adhesive inspired by the Tree Frog's sticky feet is far more effective in sticking and peeling off to be able to adhere again later on to offer multiple uses. ]]> 2018-10-01 23:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287894435 rlwall9615 https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287896500 Cleaning is another way tree frogs can help humans improve their daily lives. Mopping and sweeping are tasks that most people do not like however footwear designed after a tree frogs feet could allow people to clean their houses just by walking around. Designed after a tree frogs sticky feet, dirt and debris would stick to the bottoms of your feet (or this footwear design) and make floors easy to clean. ]]> 2018-10-01 23:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287896500 rlwall9615 https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287897505 Sometimes elderly people have a hard time showering due to slippery surfaces however another footwear design inspired by tree frogs would help people shower and bathe while being able to maintain a tight grip on the slippery surface. The "mucus" disperses through raised parts of the tree frogs feet which allows friction for gripping and suction in the open parts of the foot. ]]> 2018-10-01 23:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287897505 rlwall9615 https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287897929 2018-10-01 23:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287897929 rlwall9615 https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287904711 2018-10-02 00:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287904711 rlwall9615 https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287909333 Changes needed to be made to design 1 because the grip pads were larger and allowed less room overall for the sticky mucus to be dispersed across the whole foot.  Changes needed to be made to design 3 because this design had the foot elevated and I do not think that would be the best choice for people who may not be as sturdy on their feet such as elderly.]]> 2018-10-02 01:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287909333 rlwall9615 https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287909460 This design included separate adhesive for each toe and the bottom of the foot. This design would not be very easy to apply considering you would have five pieces to apply rather than just one in the final prototype. ]]> 2018-10-02 01:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287909460 rlwall9615 https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287914861 2018-10-02 01:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rlwall9615/1btsxqr9lmhu/wish/287914861