Quail Locomotion Kinematics and Ground Reaction Force Data

A dataset from Dryad analyzes the effects of a horizontal trunk orientation on leg function in small birds. It contains synchronously recorded 3D kinematic data from x-ray videography and 3D kinetic data from force measurements of quail locomotion. The data was used to simulate gaits with a bio-inspired model, revealing asymmetric leg function necessary for stable pronograde running.

Use Cases

• Analyze left-skewed ground reaction force patterns to understand asymmetric leg function in pronograde locomotion.
• Model trunk control strategies using 3D kinematic and kinetic data from quail locomotion experiments.
• Simulate stable grounded running gaits using parameters derived from in vivo quail experiments.
• Investigate touchdown lift-off limb asymmetry in relation to basic hind limb morphology and function.

Strengths

• Data includes synchronous 3D kinematic and 3D kinetic measurements, providing a multi-modal view of locomotion.
• Findings are based on in vivo experiments with real quail (Coturnix coturnix).
• The dataset is published under a permissive CC0 1.0 license.

Limitations

• The dataset scope is limited to a single species (quail), restricting generalizability to other birds.
• Specific data volume, file formats, and column structure are not described in the provided input.
• The data was last updated in June 2020 and may not reflect the most recent research.

Provenance

Source

Dryad

Collection Method

Synchronously recorded 3D x-ray videography (kinematic) and 3D force measurements (kinetic) from quail locomotion, supplemented by bio-inspired numerical simulations.

Freshness

Last updated on 2020-06-24.