IJIRCSTJournal International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer Science and Technology I S Volume 12 Issue 2 Physics English March - April 2024 N N Y 2024 03 29 Computer Sciences Walking Kinematics Approaching Stairs English Y 72 74 Jinqian Zhang English Y Qingling Qu English N Kai Li English N Sukwon Kim English N https://doi.org/10.55524/ijircst.2024.12.2.12 Walkers encounter surfaces of varying angles every day, from shallow accessible ramps to steep outdoor hills. These individuals must constantly alter their joint mechanics to safely transition between surfaces and avoid falling. The present study aimed to evaluate walking kinematics when encountering a staircase.  A total of 30 participants participated in this study. They were all college students. The results showed that when encountering the stairs, participant decreased their heel velocity, but, did not decrease their walking velocity. English Gait, Stairs, Com, Heel Velocity, Kinematics https://ijircst.org/abstract.php?article_id=1239