as in mobility
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the act or power of moving from place to place
studying the locomotion of spiders Walking is one form of locomotion.
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Looking back in history, the steam engine developed by James Watt in 1769 not only revolutionized the power of machines but also revolutionized locomotion when applied to steamships and steam locomotives.
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Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
The ability to switch between these different flight modes underlies a hummingbird’s singular agility, says study co-author Doug Altshuler, a zoologist at the University of British Columbia specializing in complex locomotion.
—Ellyn Lapointe, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2024
However, these robots can easily lose their locomotion functionality if damaged by external accidents or internal malfunctions.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 17 May 2024
Quadrupedal robots have played a crucial role in various environments, from structured environments to complex harsh terrains, thanks to their agile locomotion ability.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 17 May 2024
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Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
The ability to switch between these different flight modes underlies a hummingbird’s singular agility, says study co-author Doug Altshuler, a zoologist at the University of British Columbia specializing in complex locomotion.
—Ellyn Lapointe, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2024
However, these robots can easily lose their locomotion functionality if damaged by external accidents or internal malfunctions.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 17 May 2024
Quadrupedal robots have played a crucial role in various environments, from structured environments to complex harsh terrains, thanks to their agile locomotion ability.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 17 May 2024
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“Locomotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locomotion. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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