14-07-2016 20:36 via indianexpress.com

Researchers develop octopus-inspired smart adhesive sensors

Researchers from Ulsan National Institute Of Science And Technology (UNIST) and Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have explained how they studied the adhesive mechanism of octopus suckers and used it to develop a new type of suction based adhesive material.
A team of researchers from South Korea has developed a flexible pressure sensor by mimicking the suction cups on octopus’s tentacles.
Researchers from Ulsan National Institute Of Science And Technology (UNIST) and Korea
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