If the hole is wide but shallow, it’s easier to step down and up; if it’s narrow but deep, it’s better to jump over—people pick the option that uses less energy based on the hole’s shape.

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Human locomotion over obstacles reveals real-time prediction of energy expenditure for optimized decision-making

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2023 Jun 14

People choose how to cross a hole based on which way uses the least energy, and they decide before they even get there — this study proves they pick 'step-over' for deep, narrow holes and 'step-down-and-up' for shallow, wide ones to save energy.

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Human locomotion over obstacles reveals real-time prediction of energy expenditure for optimized decision-making

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DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2023.0200

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When people walk over holes or gaps, they pick the easiest way to cross—like stepping over or stepping down and up—based on which one feels like it uses less energy, even if they can’t feel it until after they’ve decided.

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