Synopsis Tails are a defining characteristic of chordates and show enormous diversity in
function and shape. Although chordate tails share a common evolutionary and genetic …

The functional capacities of animals are a primary factor determining survival in nature. In
this context, understanding the biomechanical performance of animals can provide insight …

Falling cat problem is well-known where cats show their super aerial reorientation capability
and can land safely. For their robotic counterparts, a similar falling quadruped robot …

Arboreal animals face numerous challenges when negotiating complex three-dimensional
terrain. Directed aerial descent or gliding flight allows for rapid traversal of arboreal …

Predation has the potential to impart strong selective pressures on organisms within their
environments, resulting in adaptive changes in prey that minimize risk of predation …

Tails play essential roles in functions related to locomotor stability and maneuverability
among terrestrial and arboreal animals. In kangaroo rats, bipedal hop** rodents, tails are …

Tails are widespread in the animal world and play important roles in locomotor tasks, such
as propulsion, maneuvering, stability, and manipulation of objects. Kangaroo rats, bipedal …

On the Ground• Kangaroo rats occur exclusively in arid environments of western North
America, where they often function as ecosystem engineers and keystone species.• These …

Serpentine tail structures are widely observed in the animal kingdom and are thought to help
animals to handle various motion tasks. Develo** serpentine robotic tails and using them …

Looking to nature, animals frequently utilize tails to work alongside or in place of their legs to
maneuver, stabilize, and/or propel to achieve highly agile motions. Although the single-link …