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Gecko grippers, ground and parabolic-flight tests; official JPL overview. · NASA/JPL-Caltech
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01 / STUDY
Mechanism and experiments
JPL studied controllable adhesion to smooth surfaces with gecko-inspired grippers. LEMUR prototypes moved across mock solar and radiator panels, while related grippers underwent parabolic-flight microgravity tests.
02 / CONTEXT
Test conditions and scope
External station inspection and repair are application objectives. Published demonstrations concern ground and simulated-microgravity conditions. The station image is a concept illustration. These smooth-surface gecko grippers differ from the microspine grippers used on rock-climbing versions.
03 / SOURCE