Research Article

A Critical Characteristic in the Transverse Galloping Pattern

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The influence of different on the dynamics. (a) Average dimensionless vertical force; (b) peak force of the rear trailing leg; (c) peak force of the rear leading leg; (d) peak ground reaction force; (e) indicator of the metabolic cost of transport (1/). Initial conditions: , , , and .
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