Simulation of a model for the coordination of leg movement in free walking insects

Graham, David I.

doi:10.1007/bf00366590

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“…* Supported by DFG (Cr 58/1) One possible approach to this problem is to build up hypothetical models as Wendler (1968Wendler ( , 1978, Graham (1972Graham ( , 1977, Cruse (1979). Such a quantitative hypothesis can then be tested by comparing the calculated results with the largest possible number of experimental results.…”

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Oscillations of force in the standing legs of a walking insect (Carausius morosus)

Cruse

Saxler

1980

Biol. Cybernetics

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Abstract.In the experiments presented here adult stick insects (Carausius morosus) walk on a treadwheel with various legs standing on platforms fixed relative to the body of the insect. These standing legs produce large forces directed towards the rear which are modulated in the rhythm of the walking legs. Neighbouring legs which both stand on a platform often oscillate "in phase". Possible reasons for the occurrence of the force oscillations are discussed.

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Oscillations of force in the standing legs of a walking insect (Carausius morosus)

Cruse

Saxler

1980

Biol. Cybernetics

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“…The output of the relaxation oscillator corresponds to the geometrical position of the leg. This is called a peripheral model (Graham, 1977a). Then the AEP and the PEP are defined geometrically by sense organs.…”

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“…3. It is however also possible to interpret the model in another way ("central model", see also Graham, 1977a). With this interpretation the whole relaxation oscillator is situated within the central nervous system.…”

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“…What is the differenence between these models ? The model of Graham (1972Graham ( , 1977a exists in two forms dependil"~g upon the precise definition of the oscillator. In the COM (central oscillator model) form it is a pure timing model suitable for an entirely endogenous system.…”

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“…Additionally this comparison may suggest new experiments providing a test of the hypothesis. In the literature two quantitative models exist (Graham, 1972(Graham, , 1977aWendler, 1968Wendler, , 1978 and some qualitative models (e.g. Hughes, 1957;Wilson, 1966).…”

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A new model describing the coordination pattern of the legs of a walking stick insect

Cruse

1979

Biol. Cybernetics

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Abstract.A computer (Fortran) model is proposed that describes the temporal and spatial coordination pattern of straight walking stick insects (Carausius morosus) for a broad speed range. It provides a stable pattern independent of the different starting positions. The model is based on six relaxation oscillators. The leading oscillator corresponds to a frontleg. Therefore the information flow runs from front to rear in contrast to earlier models (Graham, 1972;Wendler, 1968).

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Insect Locomotion on Land

Delcomyn

1981

Locomotion and Energetics in Arthropods

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Simulation of a model for the coordination of leg movement in free walking insects

Cited by 72 publications

References 17 publications

Oscillations of force in the standing legs of a walking insect (Carausius morosus)

Oscillations of force in the standing legs of a walking insect (Carausius morosus)

A new model describing the coordination pattern of the legs of a walking stick insect

Insect Locomotion on Land

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