Full Version: [SoA2064] Gecko Gloves
Gecko gloves seem like a half baked idea. If they're strong enough to anchor "a troll to the ceiling" by interlocking on a molecular level with a surface, how does the user manage to even lift his hand once it's attached?
It's magic....
I think the gloves are based on this idea.
i'd assume the celia are smart material, which can be commanded to extend or retract. maybe you have to perform a certain hand motion to extend/retract them.
Maybe just the simple application of current can extend the celia. When you switch it off, the gloves release.
But, how useful would they really be in Seattle? Any rain whatsoever renders them useless.
| QUOTE (Nikoli) |
| But, how useful would they really be in Seattle? Any rain whatsoever renders them useless. |
The indoor atriums of huge office complexes, elevator shafts, etc... There are a few places that might be a possibility without having to go outside.
One question, so rain affects its usefulness. What about high humidity? I'm talking steaming hot places, like Hong Kong in August, etc...
Well, if it was during the day, anything you'd be climbing probably wouldn't have condensation dripping on it - a little sun on a concrete or metal building and it'll be hot enough to stay dry.
iirc, geckos can walk on wet surfaces jsut fine. The gloves are not 'omni-directionally' strong in their bond so you 'twist them' to get them loose.
Watch some of the demos with a real gecko on a turning piece of glass, the geck turns on the glass so that its weight is always held in the 'strong' direction of its feet...
Watch some of the demos with a real gecko on a turning piece of glass, the geck turns on the glass so that its weight is always held in the 'strong' direction of its feet...
| QUOTE (Crusher Bob) |
| iirc, geckos can walk on wet surfaces jsut fine. The gloves are not 'omni-directionally' strong in their bond so you 'twist them' to get them loose. Watch some of the demos with a real gecko on a turning piece of glass, the geck turns on the glass so that its weight is always held in the 'strong' direction of its feet... |
So far, synthesized "gecko" materials can only be made out of water-attracting materials. Gecko feet are hydrophobic, so they do not have this problem.
What if you were to apply a slight static charge to the gloves? WOuld it be possible to use that and not fry whatever makes the gloves work?
| QUOTE (Westiex) |
| What if you were to apply a slight static charge to the gloves? WOuld it be possible to use that and not fry whatever makes the gloves work? |
That would'nt repel water to the best of my knowlege.
The 250 
price should mean major drawbacks- bingo, water.
I'm considering creating a SOTA version costing 10 times that that, if you stay still, simply absorbs the moisture after 10 seconds. Sure, major hindrance for moving fast; least the floor's not rushing up to say hello.
Out of interest... why nothing for the feet?
price should mean major drawbacks- bingo, water.I'm considering creating a SOTA version costing 10 times that that, if you stay still, simply absorbs the moisture after 10 seconds. Sure, major hindrance for moving fast; least the floor's not rushing up to say hello.
Out of interest... why nothing for the feet?
| QUOTE (sanctusmortis) |
| Out of interest... why nothing for the feet? |
Angle of contact? Harder to control due to lack of manual dexterity in the foot region?
Water is affected by static charge, but likely static attraction is part of what makes these work.
Also, suction based version of this type of tech exists, and guess what, it works just fine on damp surfaces, is man portable, and fits into a large duffle. But costs more (relatively speaking)
Also, suction based version of this type of tech exists, and guess what, it works just fine on damp surfaces, is man portable, and fits into a large duffle. But costs more (relatively speaking)
Just a note: In Shadowrun, it is possible, though unlikely, that a dragon may shoot a machine gun at you. The question of "Is it Realistic" becomes moot fairly rapidly. Balanced... well, that's a different story.
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