Compliant backing structure for gecko material and uses thereof

Abstract

Disclosed are dry adhesive materials having improved adhesion properties. In some aspects, the dry adhesive material includes: a gripping layer comprising an adhesive surface defining a plurality of shear-deformable adhesion micro- or nanostructures; and a compliant backing layer operatively coupled with the gripping layer such that a loading force applied normal to the compliant backing layer causes the plurality of shear-deformable adhesion micro- or nanostructures to electrostatically engage with a target surface.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.