Soft Microdenticles on Artificial Octopus Sucker Enable Extraordinary Adaptability and Wet Adhesion on Diverse Nonflat Surfaces (Adv. Sci. 31/2022)

Biomimetics In article number 2202978, Tae‐Heon Yang, Changhyun Pang, and co‐workers report a highly adaptive soft microstructured switchable adhesion device, which is inspired by the geometric and material characteristics of the tiny denticles on the surface of an octopus sucker. Owing to the presence of artificial microdenticles, the adhesive device demonstrates effective transport on soft, curved objects with high roughness in dry and wet conditions. [Image: see text]