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Coding and use of tactile signals from the fingertips in object manipulation tasks

Johansson, Roland S., Flanagan, J. Randall·2009·Nature Reviews Neuroscience

Abstract

During object manipulation tasks, the brain selects and implements action-phase controllers that use sensory predictions and afferent signals to tailor motor output to the physical properties of the objects involved. Analysis of signals in tactile afferent neurons and central processes in humans reveals how contact events are encoded and used to monitor and update task performance.

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  • Behaviorally relevant state transitions also occur during object release, potentially explaining the slightly improved times during the transport phase in the ARAT task and the time spent in the target zone in the object transfer task.

    “In a similar way, behaviorally relevant state transitions also occur during object release (30), potentially explaining the slightly improved times during the transport phase in the ARAT task and the time spent in the target zone in the object transfer task.”
  • State transitions, such as object contact during grasping, are uniquely encoded by tactile feedback in the intact nervous system.

    “State transitions, such as object contact (30) during grasping, are uniquely encoded by tactile feedback in the intact nervous system.”
  • Sensory feedback in EMG-based prostheses other than visual feedback is often absent or non-specific, making natural everyday tasks difficult.

    “Furthermore, sensory feedback in any form other than visual feedback is often absent or still non-specific, making it difficult to naturally perform everyday tasks (Sainburg et al., 1995; Johansson and Flanagan, 2009).”

    From Update on Peripheral Nerve Electrodes for Closed-Loop Neuroprosthetics (2018) · cites this paper as Johansson and Flanagan, 2009

  • Data on contact forces between the perceptually available object and the skin are required for grasping and manipulating an object.

    “Data on contact forces between the perceptually available object and the skin are required for grasping and manipulating an object (Johansson and Flanagan, 2009), because too much force is likely to damage the prosthesis or the object, while too little force can cause slippage (Witney et al., 2004).”

    From Selectivity and Longevity of Peripheral-Nerve and Machine Interfaces: A Review. (2017) · cites this paper as Johansson and Flanagan, 2009

  • Within the peripheral nervous system, different nerve fibers conduct action potentials at different speeds and with variable frequency and duration, which can affect their tolerance to electrical stimulation regimes.

    “Furthermore, within the peripheral nervous system, different nerve fibers conduct action potentials at different speeds [23], and variable frequency and duration [24], which can affect their tolerance to electrical stimulation regimes.”

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Authors
Johansson, R. S., & Flanagan, J. R.
Affiliations
  • Umeå University (SE)
  • Queen's University (CA)
Corresponding author
Johansson, Roland S.
Venue
Nature Reviews Neuroscience
Published
2009-04-08
Volume
10
Issue
5
Pages
345-359
ISSN
  • 1471-003X (ISSN-L)
  • 1471-0048
OpenAlex
W2074936002
Cited by
2,063
References
238
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.71
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Nature reviews. Neuroscience (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Vetenskapsrådet
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Motor Control and Adaptation
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Tactile and Sensory Interactions
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Action Observation and Synchronization
Keywords
tactile signals, object manipulation, haptic perception, sensory prediction, motor control, contact events, tactile coding
MeSH terms
Afferent Pathways, Brain, Brain Mapping, Fingers, Humans, Models, Biological, Neurons, Afferent, Physical Stimulation, Proprioception, Psychomotor Performance, Task Performance and Analysis, Touch, Hand Strength

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