... of Biologists Ltd 2014 Formica polyctena Arthropod Ground reaction force Insect biomechanics Ant locomotion Grounded running Among insects, extremely fast and agile species exist that can easily adapt their locomotor performance to a variety of substrates and inclines ( Graham and Cruse...

... 2013 © 2014. Published by The Company of Biologists Ltd 2014 3D reaction force Miniature force plate Triaxial force measurement Insect biomechanics Small animal Ground reaction forces represent the ‘footprint’ of the dynamics of legged locomotion. Depending on the force range...

... of Biologists Ltd 2013 biomaterials biomimetics entomology insect biomechanics Cuticle is the second most common natural composite material in the world, and one of the most versatile. All parts of the exoskeletons of insects and other arthropods are made from this fascinating material...