https://padlet.com/laurenbaileyy/mqt6k4fdo5as Biomimicry en-us 2020-03-01 15:45:27 UTC 2026-01-26 02:46:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f98e.png laurenbaileyy https://padlet.com/laurenbaileyy/mqt6k4fdo5as/wish/452588465  ✔ Gecko feet have various specializations. Their feet have the ability to stick to any surface other than Teflon (which is most frequently used as cooking spray), which makes for the main adaptation of the Gecko Sticky Feet invention.
 ✔ There are over 1,000 different species of Geckos, in a variety of colors, which makes for the adaptation of the Gecko Sticky Feet design factor.
 ✔ Gecko feet are strongly adhesive because of the millions of microscopic hairs. 
 ✔ Some of these hairs have spatulae at the end that use Van der Waals force to help them stick to anything, regardless of their positioning. These hairs create a large surface area to create a strong adhesive. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ySPl_WVgvc]]> 2020-03-01 15:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenbaileyy/mqt6k4fdo5as/wish/452588465 laurenbaileyy https://padlet.com/laurenbaileyy/mqt6k4fdo5as/wish/452591747  ✔ These sticky feet create an entirely new dynamic for humans. With this invention, humans could be upside down on the ceiling, or sideways on a wall. This would allow humans to reach things more easily from shelves, clean dust bunnies from the ceiling, and more.
 ✔ Gecko feet could help in construction by improving safety as well as convenience. People would no longer need ladders, which can be dangerous if our clumsy human feet slip and fall off. Roof workers could easily climb up and down the walls of the house to retrieve supplies. 
 ✔ Gecko feet can help in crowded spaces. With more possible pathways to get to a certain place, EMS would have a quicker route to someone in need. Parents would be able to quickly reach their child who might have wandered off in a crowded supermarket.
 ✔ Gecko feet can prevent the currently inevitable toddler tumbles. Toddlers fall often resulting in tears, but with Gecko Sticky Feet, toddlers would have adhesive to the surface they are on. This would result in fewer injuries and tears and allow more time for toddler exploration!]]> 2020-03-01 16:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenbaileyy/mqt6k4fdo5as/wish/452591747 laurenbaileyy https://padlet.com/laurenbaileyy/mqt6k4fdo5as/wish/452595836 2020-03-01 16:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenbaileyy/mqt6k4fdo5as/wish/452595836 laurenbaileyy https://padlet.com/laurenbaileyy/mqt6k4fdo5as/wish/452598345 Reasons for Changes - 
 ✔ Sock - to allow humans to wear the product in a stylish, realistic way.
 ✔ Sock Adhesive - to prevent the sock from sliding off the foot, allowing a comfortable and secure product. (safety feature)
 ✔ Toe size - matched to fit the size of human toes to ensure stability and maximum control.]]> 2020-03-01 16:40:16 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenbaileyy/mqt6k4fdo5as/wish/452598345 laurenbaileyy https://padlet.com/laurenbaileyy/mqt6k4fdo5as/wish/452603148 2020-03-01 17:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenbaileyy/mqt6k4fdo5as/wish/452603148