Decoding tactile afferent responses relevant for sensorimotor control during dexterous object manipulation

  • P. Kasi
  • , H. Khamis
  • , D. Accad
  • , J. Collis
  • , V. Macefield
  • , A. van Schaik
  • , S. J. Redmond
  • , I. Birznieks

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Abstract

This study investigates how friction is encoded by mechanoreceptors in the human finger pad and how the resulting neural code is interpreted by the brain. It is hoped that an understanding of mechanisms that underlie tactile coding may provide the benchmark needed to design robotics that can perform well in unstructured environments, inform the design of sensory feedback devices, and possibly guide the development of new methods to improve upon therapies for individuals with neurological disorders.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAustralian Biomedical Engineering Conference (ABEC) 2013: 13th-16th October 2013, SMC Conference and Function Centre, Sydney, N.S.W.
PublisherEngineers Australia
Number of pages2
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventAustralian Biomedical Engineering Conference -
Duration: 1 Jan 2013 → …

Conference

ConferenceAustralian Biomedical Engineering Conference
Period1/01/13 → …

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