Comprehensive human locomotion and electromyography dataset: Gait120
Junyo Boo1, Dongwook Seo1, Minseung Kim1
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Scientific Data
|June 18, 2025
Summary
This study collected extensive human locomotion data from 120 males across seven daily activities. The dataset captures full-body movement and muscle activation, aiding biomechanics research.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Human Movement Science
- Kinetics and Kinematics
Background:
- Understanding human locomotion is crucial due to the musculoskeletal system's complexity.
- Variations in gait and movement patterns across diverse populations and tasks remain incompletely understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive dataset of human locomotion during common daily activities.
- To provide detailed kinematic and muscle activity data for a broad adult male population.
Main Methods:
- Collected data from 120 healthy male participants (20-59 years).
- Utilized optical motion capture, force plates, and surface electromyography (sEMG).
- Recorded seven distinct tasks: level walking, stair negotiation, slope ambulation, and sit-to-stand/stand-to-sit transitions.
Main Results:
- Compiled a dataset of 6,882 movement cycles.
- Included full-body joint kinematics and lower limb muscle activation patterns.
- Covered a wide range of common daily activities.
Conclusions:
- The dataset offers valuable insights into variations in human movement and muscle activation.
- Facilitates research on biomechanics, motor control, and age-related changes in locomotion.
- Supports the development of more accurate human movement models.
