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THE MOVING BODY - Walking Gait Analysis for Animation (Part I)

Efficiency is key in a healthy walk cycle, with propulsion and energy conservation being the primary objectives.

In this article, We are going to break it down into its most basic components. First, we will break it down temporarily into small chunks and actions. Second, we will break it down physically to understand all the components and movement patterns that go into a step.

But before we do all of that, we will look at the gait cycle from afar, cover some general knowledge about human walking, and understand the few forces that are actually pushing our body forward.

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