Honeybees Prefer to Steer on a Smooth Wall With Tetrapod Gaits
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DOI: 10.1093/jisesa/iey038
Abstract: Abstract Insects are well equipped in walking on complex three-dimensional terrain, allowing them to overcome obstacles or catch prey. However, the gait transition for insects steering on a wall remains unexplored. Here, we find that… read more here.
Keywords: insects; tripod gait; prefer steer; smooth wall ... See more keywords
Drosophila uses a tripod gait across all walking speeds, and the geometry of the tripod is important for speed control
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DOI: 10.7554/elife.65878
Abstract: Changes in walking speed are characterized by changes in both the animal’s gait and the mechanics of its interaction with the ground. Here we study these changes in walking Drosophila. We measured the fly’s center… read more here.
Keywords: speed; tripod gait; mechanics; geometry ... See more keywords