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The principle of superposition in human prehension

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: The experimental evidence supports the validity of the principle of superposition for multi-finger prehension in humans. Forces and moments of individual digits are defined by two independent commands: "Grasp the object stronger/weaker to prevent slipping" and "Maintain the rotational equilibrium of the object". The effects of the two commands are summed up.

Source: Robotica

DOI: 10.1017/s0263574703005344

Authors: Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky, Mark L. Latash, Fan Gao, Jae Kun Shim

Institution: Pennsylvania State University

Language: English

Topic: Motor Control and Adaptation

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Awards: The Organization of a Simple Synergy, Finger Coordination in Elderly, Prehension Synergies