locomotion
noun
lo·co·mo·tion
ˌlō-kə-ˈmō-shən 
1
: an act or the power of moving from place to place
2
: travel
interest in free locomotion and choice of occupation—
Zechariah Chafee Jr.
Zechariah Chafee Jr.Examples of locomotion in a Sentence
Walking is one form of locomotion.
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Quadrupedal robots have played a crucial role in various environments, from structured environments to complex harsh terrains, thanks to their agile locomotion ability.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 17 May 2024
This is an example of a new Spot capability when a custom locomotion controller can be used on the robot.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2024
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Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 17 May 2024
This is an example of a new Spot capability when a custom locomotion controller can be used on the robot.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for locomotion
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“Locomotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locomotion. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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locomotion
noun
lo·co·mo·tion
ˌlō-kə-ˈmō-shən
: the act or power of moving from place to place
Medical Definition
locomotion
noun
lo·co·mo·tion
ˌlō-kə-ˈmō-shən
: an act or the power of moving from place to place : progressive movement (as of an animal body)
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