Articles tagged with Hopping Locomotion
Research published in Scientific Reports found that ancient giant kangaroos could withstand the strain of hopping due to robust hindlimbs. The study's findings suggest that these animals were unlikely to rely solely on hopping for locomotion over longer distances, but may have used short bursts of hopping to evade predators.
Researchers designed a hopping robot based on studies of leaping squirrels, which can stick a landing on narrow perches. The robot uses strategies similar to those employed by squirrels when landing, including directing force through the shoulder joint and grasping the branch with its feet.
A study by University of Bristol scientists reveals that ancient large kangaroo Protemnodon was a poor hopper and likely moved mainly on four legs. The research confirms previous findings on the anatomy of Protemnodon's humerus, showing it habitually put more weight on its forelimbs than modern kangaroos.
Researchers reveal alternative locomotion methods used by extinct kangaroos, including striding on two legs and traversing on all fours. These findings suggest that large-bodied kangaroos were not only specialized in endurance-hopping but also had diverse gaits.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a latch control system that enables grasshopping robots to perform efficiently on soft substrates. The team discovered that the latch can not only regulate energy output but also mediate energy transfer between the robot and its environment, leading to improved jump performance.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered a unique jumping behavior in the larvae of a species of beetle, where they curl into a loop and leap forward. The mechanism behind this behavior is distinct from other insects that rely on a latch-mediated spring actuation mechanism.