The inner ear of Lufengpithecus, a 6-million-year-old fossil ape, reveals clues about how and when humans started walking on two feet.

An ankle exoskeleton algorithm can seamlessly respond to changes between walking and running, report researchers.

Researchers have charted the evolution of the leggy alterations that allowed dinosaurs and birds to stand on their own two feet.

Activity trackers not only count your steps, they can also obtain metrics associated with your general physical and cardiovascular health.

A new boot-like robotic exoskeleton that increases walking speed and reduces effort has made its untethered debut outside the lab and into the real world.

Kids who walk or bike to school are more likely to stay active later, research finds. Urban design can encourage this kind of "active commuting."

A new, simple-to-install smart insole that fits into any shoe can help determine fall risk for people with Parkinson's disease, researchers report.

A digital human offers clues on how to use different muscles to ease pressure and protect your knees while you walk.

When users tried out a new personalized ankle exoskeleton, they could customize its behavior to their liking in less than two minutes.

Statistical techniques and sneaker technology combine to detect the genetic disorders Fragile X and SHANK3 deletion syndrome in people's gait.