1. GeCKo Materials, a finalist from last year's TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield, unveiled four new commercial applications of their super-strong dry adhesive. These include a semiconductor wafer handling tool, a robotic gripper for smooth surfaces like solar panels or glass, a curved robotic end effector for irregular shapes, and an all-purpose gripper for robotic arms.

2. The new geCKo tech is inspired by the way lizards grip surfaces, acting as a new form of Velcro that leaves no residue, can quickly attach and detach without electrical charge or suction, and can hold up to 16 pounds on a one-inch tile with the ability to attach up to 120,000 times.

3. GeCKo's dry adhesive has been popular due to its adaptability to existing manufacturing, picking, and other robotic applications. The company has already won customers such as Ford, NASA, and Pacific Gas & Electric and has seen significant growth since last year's show, with a tripled team size and an $8 million fundraise completed. Additionally, the dry adhesive was used on six space missions in the past year, demonstrating its ability to work in multiple environments including a vacuum.