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Martin S. Fischer
Researcher at University of Jena
Publications - 159
Citations - 4111
Martin S. Fischer is an academic researcher from University of Jena. The author has contributed to research in topics: Gait & Quadrupedalism. The author has an hindex of 33, co-authored 147 publications receiving 3484 citations. Previous affiliations of Martin S. Fischer include University of Tübingen & Schiller International University.
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Basic limb kinematics of small therian mammals
TL;DR: Fundamental changes occur in hindlimb kinematics with the change from symmetrical to in-phase gaits and forward motion of the hindlimbs is now mainly due to sagittal lumbar spine movements contributing to half of the step length.
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Convergent evolution and locomotion through complex terrain by insects, vertebrates and robots
TL;DR: Three aspects of legged locomotion that are found in both insects and vertebrates and that provide enhancements to legged robots are described, leg specialization, body flexion and the development of a complex head structure.
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Reverse-engineering the locomotion of a stem amniote
John A. Nyakatura,Kamilo Melo,Tomislav Horvat,Kostas Karakasiliotis,Vivian Allen,Amir Andikfar,Emanuel Andrada,Patrick Arnold,Jonas Lauströer,Jonas Lauströer,John R. Hutchinson,Martin S. Fischer,Auke Jan Ijspeert +12 more
TL;DR: Quantitative explorations using biomechanics and robotics of the gait of Orobates, a stem amniote, indicate that the development of relatively erect, power-saving and balanced locomotion preceded the diversification of crown amniotes.
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The locomotor kinematics of Asian and African elephants: changes with speed and size
John R. Hutchinson,Delf Schwerda,Daniel J. Famini,Robert H.I. Dale,Martin S. Fischer,Rodger Kram +5 more
TL;DR: This large dataset establishes what the normal kinematics of elephant locomotion are, and can be applied to identify gait abnormalities that may signal musculoskeletal pathologies, a matter of great importance to keepers of captive elephants.
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Crouched posture and high fulcrum, a principle in the locomotion of small mammals: The example of the rock hyrax (Procavia capensis) (Mammalia: Hyracoidea)
TL;DR: The cineradiographic study of the locomotion of the rock hyrax and the functional interpretation of its locomotory system reveals that the main action of proximal segments is combined with flexed position and low movements of limb joints.