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  • Biomechanics
  • Motor Control
  • Human Movement Science

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  • Energy optimization is crucial for goal-directed movements, often leading to undershoot biases, particularly against gravity.
  • Existing models of upper limb movement lack consideration for joint angle organization under energy constraints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how joint angles are organized to meet energy constraints during goal-directed upper limb aiming.
  • To explore the influence of gravity and rod extensions on energy optimization strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Participants performed aiming movements with the index finger and two rod extensions (varying lengths) towards upward and downward targets.
  • Kinematic data of primary movements were analyzed to assess endpoint locations and joint angle configurations.

Main Results:

  • Primary movements showed a greater undershoot bias in the downward direction than upward, indicating gravity-dependent energy optimization.
  • Increasing rod length led to optimized shoulder elevation for upward movements and minimized elbow flexion for downward movements.

Conclusions:

  • Movement kinematics demonstrate energy optimization strategies that are independent of gravitational force.
  • Joint angle control plays a significant role in managing energy expenditure during goal-directed aiming tasks.