Robotic locomotion in unstructured terrain demands an agile, adaptive, and energy-efficient
architecture. To traverse such terrains, legged robots use rigid electromagnetic motors and …

To what extent are filial responses the outcome of spontaneous or acquired preferences?
The case of domestic chicks illustrates the connection between predisposed and learned …

This is a survey of psychophysical studies of motion perception carried out mainly in the last
10 years. It covers a wide range of topics, including the detection and interactions of local …

The present study addresses the hypothesis that detection of biological motion is an intrinsic
capacity of the visual system guided by a non‐species‐specific predisposition for the pattern …

Analyzing an athlete's “technique,” sport scientists often focus on preselected variables that
quantify important aspects of movement. In contrast, coaches and practitioners typically …

Many species, including humans, display group behavior. Thus, perceiving crowds may be
important for social interaction and survival. Here, we provide the first evidence that humans …

People can often anticipate the outcome of another person's actions based on visual
information available in the movements of the other person's body. We investigated this …

Here, we review evidence of unlearned predispositions to orient toward visual and auditory
cues associated with the presence of animate creatures. We concentrate on studies on …

Life motion, the active movements of people and other animals, contains a wealth of
information that is potentially accessible to the visual system of an observer. Biological …

Perception, identification, and understanding of others' actions from motion information are
vital for our survival in the social world. A breakthrough in the understanding of action …