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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...

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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

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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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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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