Attaching to bendable, bumpy, uneven, or otherwise complex surfaces can be a critical challenge for drug delivery, medical implants, and other fields. Drawing KI Image Awards-winning inspiration from fishes including remora and gourami, Traverso lab members Troy Ziliang Kang, Ben Muller, and colleagues have developed a mechanical adhesive system that could be used for delivering medicines in the gastrointestinal tract or aquatic monitoring.