Bosch, J. (Jelle) (2013) Length and inertia of a handheld rod influence movement kinematics of the rods tip during pointing. thesis, Human Movement Sciences.
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to gain insight in the neuromotor principles underlying the control of actions with tools. Previous research showed that a kinematic transformation (as a result of geometric changes introduced by the tool) has an effect on the motor control system, whereas a dynamic transformation (as a result of forces and torques introduced by the tool) merely alters the speed of the movement execution. We built on this and performed two experiments to address how handheld rods with a range of different lengths and inertias influenced the kinematics of pointing movements. The effects of a kinematic and dynamic transformation of a handheld rod are in line with previous research. Furthermore, the effect of the inertia of the rod is in line with the effect the inertia of the arm has on pointing movements with the hand. The effect length has on the motor control system is in line with research on Fitts tasks. In conclusion, movements with tools adhere to the same principles as hand movements.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Thesis) |
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| Supervisor name: | supervisor and Bongers, Raoul and center for human movement sciences and Groningen |
| Faculty: | Medical Sciences |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Jun 2020 10:57 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Jun 2020 10:57 |
| URI: | https://umcg.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/1733 |
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