The gyrations of hoop-slinging robots reveal that hourglass-shaped objects are best at keeping a hoop in the air.

Research uncovers physics behind hula hooping and body types Study reveals shapes and motions that keep a hoop elevated Insights could help improve robotics and ...

Jan 06, 2025 12:30:00 Scientific research reveals why some people are born good at hula hooping and others bad Some people who have played with hula hoops as children can do it easily without any ...

Weighted blankets have become a popular household item as they have been known to help promote relaxation and improve sleep. However, with their unique filling, they require extra care to preserve ...

The researchers aimed to understand what body motions and shapes are most effective for maintaining a hula hoop's elevation. Listen to Story They created miniature robotic hula hoopers with 3D-printed ...

Overlaid video frames reveal that an hourglass-shaped body successfully hula hoops. (Courtesy: NYU’s Applied Math Lab) Popularized in the late 1950s as a child’s toy, the hula hoop is undergoing ...

Hula hooping has remained a staple of modern US culture since the 1950s, but people around the world have participated in similar activities for thousands of years. The physics behind maintaining ...

Hula hooping is so commonplace that we may overlook some interesting questions it raises: "What keeps a hula hoop up against gravity?" and "Are some body types better for hula hooping than others?" ...

Surprisingly, the weight of the hoop doesn’t matter nearly as much as its size. Successful hula hooping requires a body type with the right slope and curvature. (Image credit: NYU’s Applied ...

Hula hooping, a seemingly simple childhood pastime, actually involves complex physics and body movement. Now, researchers from New York University have delved into the underlying mechanisms of the ...