Optimal regulation of bipedal walking speed despite an unexpected bump in the road.

Bipedal locomotion may occur over imperfect surfaces with bumps or other features that disrupt steady gait. An unexpected bump in the road is generally expected to slow down most types of locomotion. On wheels, speed may be regained quite readily with "cruise control" performed in continuo...

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Main Authors: Osman Darici, Hakan Temeltas, Arthur D Kuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6157876?pdf=render