locomotion
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Runtime is a problem "plaguing every humanoid company" Griffin says – locomotion and moving joints are power consuming.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“He did, what I think is a very thorough job figuring out what’s causing this movement in the case of locomotion and tying down the mechanical elements,” Goard said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
At the same time, this type of locomotion is uncommon across the animal kingdom, possibly because it can interfere with other important activities such as burrowing, mating and feeding.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2026
She suspects vaults have a role in cell locomotion, perhaps by regulating expression of other proteins that form extensions that help cells get around.
From Science Magazine • Jun. 6, 2024
“The behaviors we monitor include eating bamboo, locomotion, drinking, resting, sitting, exercise, investigating their surroundings, and scratching. The protocols are constantly being updated as the research progresses.”
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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