A theory of energy cost and speed of climbing
Climbing is an interesting form of quadrupedal locomotion on vertical substrates, and also a popular recreational activity. However, a theory of locomotor energetics of climbing has not been devised yet. Here we discuss an analytical model, based on simple physical principles, that gives the energy...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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AIP Publishing LLC
2011-09-01
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| Series: | AIP Advances |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3646533 |