Dog Paws Have Traction on Snowy Roads

Function

The pads on the bottom of dogs’ feet are covered with small cone-shaped protrusions that act like spikes, giving them traction so that they can run on frozen roads without slipping.

Functional Classification

Transfer/Dispose/Circulate:
Movement

Environmental Solution Classification

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Technical Application

Dog paws have inspired the design of non-slip shoes.

Products and Services

  • Sperry Top-Slider Shoes.

Type of Business

Proposals of Applied Technology

Can inspire the development of more non-slip shoes, as well as non-slip tires.

Proposals of Applied Industry

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