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Sensing of minute airflow motions near walls using pappus-type nature-inspired sensors

Fig 2

Foot fixation of the stem.

The stem of the pappus sensor is fixated at the bottom wall in a thin silicone rubber membrane. Sensor at rest (left) and under strong wind load (right). Note that the stem keeps its straight shape under load.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0179253.g002