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Kinematic hand synergies differ between reach-and-grasp and functional object manipulation

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study uncovers new insights into kinematic synergies during functional human hand manipulation of objects and tools, through the study of wire harness installation. It emphasizes the nuanced distinctions between functional hand manipulation and simple grasping, revealing that manipulation tasks require a greater number and distinct subset of hand synergies compared with simple grasp actions. This research marks a significant step toward appreciating the intricacies of hand coordination in complex tasks beyond grasping.

Source: Journal of Neurophysiology

DOI: 10.1152/jn.00101.2024

Authors: A. Michael West, Neville Hogan

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Motor Control and Adaptation

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Ford Foundation, Accenture, Johns Hopkins University, Office of Graduate Education, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

OpenAlex ID: W4405962011

FWCI: 0.461

Cites: 81

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10