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A protein-coated micro-sucker patch inspired by octopus for adhesion in wet conditions.
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- Lamprey-Inspired Amphibious Suction Disc with Hybrid Adhesion Mechanism.Cyborg and bionic systems (Washington, D.C.) · 2026Article
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- Multi-Mechanism Collaborative Bionic Fixation Technique Between a Wide Range of Solid Interfaces.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2025Article
- A Nanorobotics-Based Approach of Breast Cancer in the Nanotechnology Era.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Bioinspired multiscale adaptive suction on complex dry surfaces enhanced by regulated water secretion.Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2024Article
- Advanced Bionic Attachment Equipment Inspired by the Attachment Performance of Aquatic Organisms: A Review.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- A Review on Stimuli-Actuated 3D Micro/Nanostructures for Tissue Engineering and the Potential of Laser-Direct Writing via Two-Photon Polymerization for Structure Fabrication.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Review
- Adaptive Self-Sealing Suction-Based Soft Robotic Gripper.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2021Article
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Abstract
In medical robotics, micromanipulation becomes particularly challenging in the presence of blood and secretions. Nature offers many examples of adhesion strategies, which can be divided into two macro-categories: morphological adjustments and chemical adaptations. This paper analyzes how two successful specializations from different marine animals can converge into a single biomedical device usable in moist environments. Taking inspiration from the morphology of the octopus sucker and the chemistry of mussel secretions, we developed a protein-coated octopus-inspired micro-sucker device that retains in moist conditions about half of the adhesion it shows in dry environments. From a robotic perspective, this study emphasizes the advantages of taking inspiration from specialized natural solutions to optimize standard robotic designs.
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