Title :
Design of a biomimetic gecko adhesion array for microrobots
Author :
Wang, Huijing ; Chen, Shirong ; Wang, Xiaohua ; Kong, Deyi ; Mei, Tao
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Intelligent Machines, Chinese Acad. of Sci., Hefei
Abstract :
In this work the design of a biomimetic gecko adhesion array for future microrobots is described. First, models for understanding the array design are issued, and based on moment equilibrium the theory of actuation mechanism of the array is discussed in detail. Then the design parameters such as length, diameter, separation distance, and density of array are determined for non-matting. Finally, the fabrication technique is proposed
Keywords :
adhesives; biomimetics; microrobots; actuation mechanism; biomimetic gecko adhesion array; microrobots; moment equilibrium; Adhesives; Atomic force microscopy; Biomimetics; Foot; Hair; Intelligent robots; Robotics and automation; Rough surfaces; Scanning electron microscopy; Surface roughness;
Conference_Titel :
Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO). 2005 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Shatin
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9315-5
DOI :
10.1109/ROBIO.2005.246317
