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The principle of superposition in human prehension

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 April 2004

Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky,
Mark L. Latash,
Fan Gao and
Jae Kun Shim
Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky
Affiliation:
Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 16802–5702 (USA) E-mail: vxzl@psu.edu
Mark L. Latash
Affiliation:
Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 16802–5702 (USA)
Fan Gao
Affiliation:
Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 16802–5702 (USA)
Jae Kun Shim
Affiliation:
Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 16802–5702 (USA)
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Abstract

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The experimental evidence supports the validity of the principle of superposition for multi-finger prehension in humans. Forces and moments of individual digits are defined by two independent commands: “Grasp the object stronger/weaker to prevent slipping” and “Maintain the rotational equilibrium of the object”. The effects of the two commands are summed up.

Keywords

Superposition principleHuman prehensionRobotics

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Type
Research Article
Information
Robotica , Volume 22 , Issue 2 , March 2004, pp. 231 - 234
Copyright
2004 Cambridge University Press