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locomotion

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Definition of locomotion

as in mobility

technical the act or power of moving from place to place studying the locomotion of spiders Walking is one form of locomotion.

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Recent Examples of locomotion Aside from locomotion, scientists can equip the cockroaches to attain various other functions such as detection, localization, tracking, visual mapping, and data collection. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026 The researchers say the framework enables faster, more adaptable locomotion across unpredictable environments and could support future search-and-rescue, exploration, and other autonomous robotic missions. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 In 1973, scientists at Waseda University in Tokyo built WABOT-1, considered the first full-scale humanoid robot and capable of slow bipedal locomotion, grasping objects and simple communication. — Tim Hornyak, IEEE Spectrum, 4 July 2026 Swimming is metabolically the least expensive (near-neutral buoyancy needs no energy to support bodies), flying costs more, and running is the least efficient mode of animal and human locomotion. — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for locomotion

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Accessibility for those with mobility impairments There will be a closer drop-off point to the main building, while the longer pathway will allow for wheelchair access, with two bandas accessible via ramps.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
Effective obesity treatment could mean fewer hospitalizations, slower progression of chronic disease, greater mobility and more years of independent living.

— Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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Analyzing top player movement Changing schools is extremely common, with more than 17,000 athletes in Texas filling out a prior athletic participation form (PAPF) this past year, according to UIL executive director Jamie Harrison.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Social media became a running chronicle of the movement, helping transform an exam grievance into a national conversation.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

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