Owing to their cursorial background, ostriches (Struthio camelus) walk and run with high
metabolic economy, can reach very fast running speeds and quickly execute cutting …

We developed a three-dimensional, biomechanical computer model of the 36 major pelvic
limb muscle groups in an ostrich (Struthio camelus) to investigate muscle function in this, the …

The purpose of this study was to examine the mechanical adaptations linked to economical
locomotion in cursorial bipeds. We addressed this question by comparing mass-matched …

It is unclear whether small animals, with their high stride frequency and crouched posture, or
large animals, with more tendinous limbs, are more reliant on storage and return of elastic …

The ostrich is highly specialized in terrestrial locomotion and is the only extant bird that is
both didactyl and exhibits a permanently elevated metatarsophalangeal joint. This extreme …

The arrangement and physiology of muscle fibres can strongly influence musculoskeletal
function and whole-organismal performance. However, experimental investigation of muscle …

Muscle-actuated control is a research topic that spans multiple domains, including
biomechanics, neuroscience, reinforcement learning, robotics, and graphics. This type of …

The ostrich is a highly cursorial bipedal land animal with a permanently elevated
metatarsophalangeal joint supported by only two toes. Although locomotor kinematics in …

Animals in their natural environments are confronted with a regular need to perform rapid
accelerations (for example when escaping from predators or chasing prey). Such …

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