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Fig. 3. Experimental set-up for friction force measurements (A) and a typical force-time curve (B) used for estimation of maximal friction force (Ffr) generated by insects. FS, force sensor; HR, hair; IN, insect; PC, computer; SC, sensor control; SP, support; TS, tested surface.