A search was undertaken to find out what work had been done and was available concerning the natural capability of flies and similar insects to walk on smooth inverted surfaces. The results show two general schools of thought on the physiological structure responsible for the special capability of the fly: (a) a gluing mechanism, and (b) suction cups. At present there exists insufficient data (photos, sketches, and chemical analyses) to closely duplicate the fly foot for man's needs. A general fly foot concept is outlined for use on a future walking machine. Possible adaptations of the fly foot are suggested in other fields. (Author)


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    Titel :

    Locomotion in Nature. Part II. Modifications of the Fly Foot for Human Needs


    Beteiligte:
    C. B. Parker (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1968


    Format / Umfang :

    31 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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