Innovation
Lamprey-Inspired Suction Cup Lifts 850x Its Weight
Scientists modeled a lamprey's oral disc to build a suction cup that grips wet, rough, and curved surfaces with record-breaking force.
Key Takeaways
- Artificial suction cup modeled on lamprey oral disc lifts 850x its own weight
- Works on wet, rough, and curved surfaces where conventional suction cups fail
- Applications span underwater robotics, industrial manufacturing, and surgery
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