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Multi-digit position and force coordination in three- and four-digit grasping

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Abstract

In this paper, we investigate the redundancy problem by examining how humans control grasping of a hand-held object using three- and four-digits in response to external perturbations. Our results revealed a similar variability in digits’ initial placements when grasping with three- and four-digits. Moreover, the distribution of digit normal forces were modulated depending on the number of digits used, their locations, and the type of the external perturbations. Our results suggest that the redundancy problem was addressed by the central nervous system in a similar fashion on a trial-to-trial basis in terms of digits’ initial placements, but differently in terms of digits normal force distribution that was controlled online depending on the number of digits actively involved in the grasp.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHaptics
Subtitle of host publicationNeuroscience, Devices, Modeling, and Applications - 9th International Conference, EuroHaptics 2014, Proceedings
EditorsChristian Duriez, Christian Duriez, Malika Auvray, Malika Auvray
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages101-108
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9783662441923
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event9th International Conference on Haptics: Neuroscience, Devices, Modeling, and Applications, EuroHaptics 2014 - Versailles, France
Duration: 24 Jun 201426 Jun 2014

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume8618
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Haptics: Neuroscience, Devices, Modeling, and Applications, EuroHaptics 2014
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityVersailles
Period24/06/1426/06/14

Keywords

  • Redundancy problem
  • Threeand four-digits grasping
  • Unconstrained grasping

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