Comparative analysis of primate genomes within a phylogenetic context is essential for
understanding the evolution of human genetic architecture and primate diversity. We present …

Animals have evolved remarkable biomechanical and physiological systems that enable
their rich repertoire of motion. Animal Locomotion offers a fundamental understanding of …

Terrestrial legged locomotion requires repeated support forces to redirect the body's vertical
velocity component from down to up. We assume that the redirection is accomplished by …

The need to move over uneven terrain is a daily challenge. In order to face unexpected
perturbations due to changes in the morphology of the terrain, the central nervous system …

Embodiment is a crucial concept for the autonomy and adaptivity of systems working in the
physical world with high degrees of uncertainty and complexity. The physical bodies of …

Many animals jump; many plants shoot their seeds. While 'many'may not imply 'most',
terrestrial life is rife with examples of ballistic motion, motion in which a projectile gets all of …

Mammals use two distinct gallops referred to as the transverse (where landing and take-off
are contralateral) and rotary (where landing and take-off are ipsilateral). These two gallops …

We present a novel bioinspired dynamic climbing robot, with a recursive name: ROCR is an
oscillating climbing robot. ROCR, pronounced “Rocker,” is a pendular, two-link, serial-chain …

It has been shown that gibbons are able to brachiate with very low mechanical costs. The
conversion of muscle activity into smooth, purposeful movement of the limb depends on the …

In spite of its importance for movements of the upper limbs, the clavicle is an infrequently
studied shoulder bone. The present study compares clavicular morphology among different …