Multijoint error compensation mediates unstable object control

• Published in: Journal of neurophysiology Vol. 108; no. 4; pp. 1167 - 1175
• Main Authors: Cluff, Tyler, Manos, Aspasia, Lee, Timothy D., Balasubramaniam, Ramesh
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.08.2012
• Subjects: Adaptation, Physiological - physiology; Adult; Female; Humans; Joints - physiology; Learning - physiology; Male; Postural Balance - physiology; Psychomotor Performance - physiology; Young Adult

A key feature of skilled object control is the ability to correct performance errors. This process is not straightforward for unstable objects (e.g., inverted pendulum or “stick” balancing) because the mechanics of the object are sensitive to small control errors, which can lead to rapid performance...