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Do obstacles affect the selection of grasping points?

D Voudouris1, J B J Smeets, E Brenner

  • 1MOVE Research Institute Amsterdam, Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands. d.voudouris@vu.nl

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Obstacles near the hand significantly influence grasping point selection during object manipulation. Proximity to digits, especially the thumb, and the arm

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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Grasping point selection is crucial for successful object manipulation.
  • Understanding factors influencing grasp planning is essential for developing advanced robotic systems and assistive technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of obstacles on the selection of grasping points.
  • To determine how obstacle proximity to different body parts affects grasp strategy.

Main Methods:

  • Participants reached to grasp a sphere under varying obstacle conditions.
  • Obstacles were placed near anticipated grasping points (digits) or elbow position.

Main Results:

  • Obstacles consistently influenced grasping strategies when placed near the thumb.
  • The proximity of obstacles to digits and the elbow modulated movement adjustments.
  • Grasping strategies adapted based on obstacle location, rather than maintaining a universal approach.

Conclusions:

  • The configuration of the arm and hand at the moment of contact is a critical factor in grasping point selection.
  • Environmental constraints, such as obstacles, dynamically shape motor control for grasping.
  • Future research should explore more complex object shapes and obstacle configurations.