Presentation 2001/6/22
Examination of models for grip-load force coupling in humans
Masaomi Ugata, Tomoe Kuroda, Hiroshi Imamizu, Toshinori Yoshioka, Yasuhiro Wada, Mitsuo Kawato,
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Abstract(in English) In recent researches with a computational approach, it is conceivable that forward models have an important role in controlling multi-limb coordination. However, there is no experimental evidence. To examine the possibility of using forward models for multi-limb coordination, the authors investigated grip-load force coupling, which involves multi-limb coodination. This paper addresses several hypotheses for grip-load force coupling when a forward model is used in control of grip force or when it is not. To confirm the hypotheses, learning processes were investigated in which subjects held an object with novel dynamics by thumb and forefinger and performed a point to point movement. Results indicated that the grip-load force coupling in a steady state was recovered sooner than the arm trajectory, suggesting that the forward model should be used in control of grip force. Therefore, it is shown that the forward model is used for control of multi-limb coordination.
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Keyword(in English) multi-limb coordination / grip-load force coupling / forward model / internal model / reaching movement
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Title (in English) Examination of models for grip-load force coupling in humans
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Keyword(1) multi-limb coordination
Keyword(2) grip-load force coupling
Keyword(3) forward model
Keyword(4) internal model
Keyword(5) reaching movement
1st Author's Name Masaomi Ugata
1st Author's Affiliation Nagaoka University of Technology()
2nd Author's Name Tomoe Kuroda
2nd Author's Affiliation Kawato Dynamic Brain Project, JST
3rd Author's Name Hiroshi Imamizu
3rd Author's Affiliation Kawato Dynamic Brain Project, JST.
4th Author's Name Toshinori Yoshioka
4th Author's Affiliation Kawato Dynamic Brain Project, JST
5th Author's Name Yasuhiro Wada
5th Author's Affiliation Nagaoka University of Technology
6th Author's Name Mitsuo Kawato
6th Author's Affiliation Kawato Dynamic Brain Project, JST:ATR Computational Neuroscience Project/Cyberhuman Project
Date 2001/6/22
Paper # NC2001-23
Volume (vol) vol.101
Number (no) 154
Page pp.pp.-
#Pages 8
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