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🧪 3D Gecko Adhesion Van Der Waals

3D simulation of gecko adhesion – millions of microscopic hairs (setae) on pads create Van der Waals forces, not suction or glue, and easily detach at a small angle.

Physics & Mechanics3DModerate60 FPS📱 Mobile-adapted

⚙ Under the hood

This interactive simulation explores the phenomenon of gecko adhesion through van der Waals forces. It allows users to visualize how tiny hairs on a gecko's foot create immense stickiness.

Van Der WaalsGecko AdhesionSurface Tension

3D · Three.js / WebGL renderer · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install