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ArticleJournal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation2020

The effect of tactile augmentation on manipulation and grip force control during force-field adaptation.

Chen Avraham, Ilana Nisky

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Article in Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Chen AvrahamBiomedical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 8410501, Be'er Sheva, Israel.
Ilana NiskyBiomedical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 8410501, Be'er Sheva, Israel. nisky@bgu.ac.il.ORCID 0000-0003-4128-9771
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev · IL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWhen exposed to a novel dynamic perturbation, participants adapt by changing their movements' dynamics. This adaptation is achieved by constructing an internal representation of the perturbation, which allows for applying forces that compensate for the novel external conditions. To form an internal representation, the sensorimotor system gathers and integrates sensory inputs, including kinesthetic and tactile information about the external load. The relative contribution of the kinesthetic and tactile information in force-field adaptation is poorly understood.

methodsIn this study, we set out to establish the effect of augmented tactile information on adaptation to force-field. Two groups of participants received a velocity-dependent tangential skin deformation from a custom-built skin-stretch device together with a velocity-dependent force-field from a kinesthetic haptic device. One group experienced a skin deformation in the same direction of the force, and the other in the opposite direction. A third group received only the velocity-dependent force-field.

resultsWe found that adding a skin deformation did not affect the kinematics of the movement during adaptation. However, participants who received skin deformation in the opposite direction adapted their manipulation forces faster and to a greater extent than those who received skin deformation in the same direction of the force. In addition, we found that skin deformation in the same direction to the force-field caused an increase in the applied grip-force per amount of load force, both in response and in anticipation of the stretch, compared to the other two groups.

conclusionsAugmented tactile information affects the internal representations for the control of manipulation and grip forces, and these internal representations are likely updated via distinct mechanisms. We discuss the implications of these results for assistive and rehabilitation devices.

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Adaptation, PhysiologicalAdultBiomechanical PhenomenaFemaleHand StrengthHumansMaleMovementSkinTouchYoung AdultForce-field adaptationGrip force controlManipulation force controlSensory augmentationSkin-stretch

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PMCPMC7014637
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