Jum** is a locomotion strategy widely evolved in both invertebrates and vertebrates. In
addition to terrestrial animals, several aquatic animals are also able to jump in their specific …

Studying the motion of cheetahs–especially in the wild–is a technically challenging
endeavour that pushes the limits of field biomechanics methodology. Consequently, it …

Locomotion has influenced the ecology, evolution, and extinction of species throughout
history, yet studying locomotion in the fossil record is challenging. Computational …

Trade-offs in maneuverability and stability are essential in ecologically relevant situations
with respect to robustness of locomotion, with multiple strategies apparent in animal model …

This paper reviews the state-of-the-art in robotic tails intended for inertial adjustment
applications on-board mobile robots. Inspired by biological tails observed in nature, robotic …

In nature, tails are a key feature in numerous animals that help stabilize, maneuver,
manipulate, and/or propel. However, prior research on robotic tails has focused on limited …

The next generation of autonomous-legged robots will herald a new era in the fields of
manufacturing, healthcare, terrain exploration, and surveillance. We can expect significant …

Inertial appendages (eg, tails and reaction wheels) have shown their reorientation capability
to enhance robots' mobility while airborne or improve robots' safety in falling. The tail …

The cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus) is the fastest terrestrial animal and is also highly
maneuverable. An investigation into the whole-body motion dynamics of this specialized …

Based on observations from nature, tails are believed to help animals achieve highly agile
motions. Traditional single-link robotic tails serve as a good simplification for both modeling …