The research base for rock climbing has expanded substantially in the past three decades
as worldwide interest in the sport has grown. An important trigger for the increasing research …

Due to the increasing popularity of climbing, the corresponding diagnostics are gaining in
importance for both science and practice. This review aims to give an overview of the quality …

Abstract Levernier, G and Laffaye, G. Four weeks of finger grip training increases the rate of
force development and the maximal force in elite and top world-ranking climbers. J Strength …

A novel end-effector is presented for a large climbing robot. The gripping surfaces are
covered with sharp spines to achieve a high shear stress on rocky surfaces. Soft, flexure …

We present a hand specialized for climbing unstructured rocky surfaces. Articulated fingers
achieve grasps commonly used by human climbers. The gripping surfaces are equipped …

We present a new spine solution for the locomotion of human-scale robots on steep, rocky
surfaces, known as linearly-constrained spines. The spine stiffness is low in the normal …

Introduction The aim of the study is to address embodied planning in climbing. Embodied
planning was conceptualized as the interaction between perceptual-cognitive pre-planning …

The aim of this study was to evaluate 7 Tesla (7T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for
direct visualization and specific characterization of the finger flexor pulleys A2, A3, and A4 …

Recreational and professional climbing is gaining popularity. Thus, valid and reliable infield
strength monitoring and testing devices are required. This study aims at assessing the …

Introduction Climbing imposes substantial demands on the upper limbs and understanding
the mechanical loads experienced by the joints during climbing movements is crucial for …