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Human locomotion during collective load transport is as energy-efficient as walking alone. This study quantifies the energetic efficiency of two people carrying a load, finding comparable pendulum-like dynamics and improved performance with practice.

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  • Biomechanics
  • Human locomotion
  • Robotics

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  • Locomotion of humans walking alone is well-researched.
  • Human collective load transport lacks extensive biomechanical documentation.
  • Collective transport has potential applications in rehabilitation and robotics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the locomotor behavior of humans transporting a load collectively.
  • To determine if the center of mass of a human-load ensemble exhibits pendulum-like behavior similar to an individual walker.
  • To assess the energetic efficiency of collective load transport.

Main Methods:

  • Recorded 3D kinematics of two-person dyads carrying a load.
  • Analyzed movement of body segments during side-by-side transport along a straight path.
  • Calculated the center of mass recovery rate (energy transfer efficiency) of the human-load ensemble.

Main Results:

  • Recovery rate values were comparable to those reported for individuals walking alone.
  • Energetic exchanges during collective transport were as efficient as single-person gait.
  • Recovery rate increased with successive trials, indicating performance improvement through familiarization.

Conclusions:

  • Humans demonstrate efficient collaboration in carrying loads.
  • The study provides benchmark recovery rate values for controlling collaborative robots.
  • Findings support the development of robotic systems for collaborative load transport.