Cortical Mechanisms of Multi-step Action Planning
Abstract
Our project seeks to understand the changes in behavior and brain that accompany the development of expertise in the telecontrol of tools and devices. Particular emphasis is placed on the control of multi-step actions in which ongoing behavior must be adjusted in anticipation of forthcoming task demands. These anticipatory adjustments to behavior reflect the use of internal representations. We are using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and behavioral measures (kinematics) to investigate the changes that occur in these internal representations as operators develop expertise in controlling a remotely located robotic arm for goal-oriented reaching, grasping and object manipulation. Results of this work will have widespread implications for the increasingly commonplace situations in modern combat and telemedical environments where individuals must plan and operate a wide variety of devices remotely, under highly variable contexts, and with limited sensory feedback.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 16, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA545175
Entities
People
- Scott H. Frey
Organizations
- University of Oregon