Title :
The performance of visuo-motor coordination changes under force feedback assistance system
Author :
Lin, Chin-Teng ; Lin, Chun-Ling ; Huang, Kuan-Chih ; Chen, Shi-An ; Tung, Jui-Hsin
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Control Eng., Nat. Chiao-Tung Univ., Hsinchu, Taiwan
fDate :
May 30 2010-June 2 2010
Abstract :
In this study, a system with force feedback assistance was adopted to improve human´s motor learning. Subjects tried to perform a trajectory tracking task of visuo-motor coordination by using a joystick which involved force feedback assistance. Force feedback was proportionally generated (maximal output 9N) by the joystick and warned subjects of the deviation of the tracking task. In the experiments, motor behavior performances of assistance group and non-assistance group were taken into comparison. The results demonstrated that a joystick with force feedback assistance brought significant influence. Motor performance was improved in the motion of flexion and extension while adding the force feedback assistance. This study provided important new light on the force feedback assistance. It could be an advanced function to improve and deepen people´s motor learning capabilities.
Keywords :
biomechanics; force feedback; interactive devices; medical computing; vision; force feedback assistance system; human motor learning; joystick; motor behavior performances; motor learning capabilities; trajectory tracking task; visuo-motor coordination changes; Capacitive sensors; Communication channels; Control engineering; Force feedback; Injuries; Trajectory;
Conference_Titel :
Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), Proceedings of 2010 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Paris
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5308-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5309-2
DOI :
10.1109/ISCAS.2010.5537253
