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Quantization of human motions and learning of accurate movements

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This paper presents a mathematical model for the learning of accurate human arm movements. Its main features are that the movement is the superposition of smooth submovements, the intrinsic deviation of arm movements is considered, visual and kinesthetic feedback are integrated in the motion control, and the movement duration and accuracy are optimized with practice. This model is consistent with the jerky arm movements of infants, and may explain how the adult motion behavior emerges from the infant behavior. Comparison with measurements of adult movements shows that the kinematics of accurate movements are well predicted by the model.

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Received: 15 May 1997 / Accepted 5 December 1997

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Burdet, E., Milner, T. Quantization of human motions and learning of accurate movements. Biol Cybern 78, 307–318 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004220050435

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