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ArticleScientific reports2021

Applying a novel visual-to-touch sensory substitution for studying tactile reference frames.

Or Yizhar, Galit Buchs, Benedetta Heimler, Doron Friedman, Amir Amedi

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Or YizharDepartment of Cognitive and Brain Sciences, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel. or.yizhar@mail.huji.ac.il.
Galit BuchsDepartment of Cognitive and Brain Sciences, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Benedetta HeimlerBaruch Ivcher School of Psychology, Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, Herzliya, Israel.
Doron FriedmanSammy Ofer School of Communications, Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, Herzliya, Israel.
Amir AmediBaruch Ivcher School of Psychology, Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, Herzliya, Israel.

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Abstract

Perceiving the spatial location and physical dimensions of touched objects is crucial for goal-directed actions. To achieve this, our brain transforms skin-based coordinates into a reference frame by integrating visual and posture information. In the current study, we examine the role of posture in mapping tactile sensations to a visual image. We developed a new visual-to-touch sensory substitution device that transforms images into a sequence of vibrations on the arm. 52 blindfolded participants performed spatial recognition tasks in three different arm postures and had to switch postures between trial blocks. As participants were not told which side of the device is down and which is up, they could choose how to map its vertical axis in their responses. Contrary to previous findings, we show that new proprioceptive inputs can be overridden in mapping tactile sensations. We discuss the results within the context of the spatial task and the various sensory contributions to the process.

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AdultFemaleHumansMalePostureTouchTouch PerceptionVisual Perception

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PMID34017027
PMCPMC8137949

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