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A hidden Markov model-based stride segmentation technique applied to equine inertial sensor trunk movement data
Journal Article
Pfau, T., Ferrari, M., Parsons, K. J., & Wilson, A. M. A hidden Markov model-based stride segmentation technique applied to equine inertial sensor trunk movement data. Journal of Biomechanics, 41(1), 216-220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2007.08.004

Inertial sensors are now sufficiently small and lightweight to be used for the collection of large datasets of both humans and animals. However, processing of these large datasets requires a certain degree of automation to achieve realistic workloads... Read More about A hidden Markov model-based stride segmentation technique applied to equine inertial sensor trunk movement data.

High-speed gallop locomotion in the Thoroughbred racehorse. I. The effect of incline on stride parameters
Journal Article
Parsons, K. J., Pfau, T., & Wilson, A. M. High-speed gallop locomotion in the Thoroughbred racehorse. I. The effect of incline on stride parameters. Journal of Experimental Biology, 211(6), 935-944. https://doi.org/10.1242/Jeb.006650

During locomotion up an incline, power is required to elevate the centre of mass. This is provided when the animal's limbs are in contact with the ground. Measurements of stride timing variables from multiple limbs during high speed, over-ground loco... Read More about High-speed gallop locomotion in the Thoroughbred racehorse. I. The effect of incline on stride parameters.

High-speed gallop locomotion in the Thoroughbred racehorse. II. The effect of incline on centre of mass movement and mechanical energy fluctuation
Journal Article
Parsons, K. J., Pfau, T., Ferrari, M., & Wilson, A. M. High-speed gallop locomotion in the Thoroughbred racehorse. II. The effect of incline on centre of mass movement and mechanical energy fluctuation. Journal of Experimental Biology, 211(6), 945-956. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.006692

During locomotion on an incline, mechanical work is performed to move an animal up the slope and increase the potential energy ( PE) of the trunk and hence the centre of mass ( CoM). Thus, at a given speed the total net mechanical work increases with... Read More about High-speed gallop locomotion in the Thoroughbred racehorse. II. The effect of incline on centre of mass movement and mechanical energy fluctuation.