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  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Embodied Cognition

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  • Body representations are adaptable and can be extended through tool use.
  • Tool embodiment, the integration of a tool into one's body schema, is a key area of research.
  • Previous studies suggest tool use influences body representation, but the role of user expertise is less understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing findings on the importance of user expertise in tool embodiment.
  • To explore how different levels of tool experience affect the modulation or extension of body representations.
  • To highlight the significance of assessing tool skill in future embodiment studies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies examining tool use and body representation.
  • Analysis of findings from expert tool users across various domains (sports, daily life, assistive devices).
  • Synthesis of evidence on the differential effects of tool embodiment in novices versus experts.

Main Results:

  • Tool embodiment is significantly influenced by the user's level of experience or expertise.
  • Experts, particularly those with personal tools, may exhibit more pronounced changes in body representation compared to novices.
  • Examples include athletes, habitual chopstick users, and wheelchair users.

Conclusions:

  • User expertise is a critical factor in successful tool embodiment.
  • Future research on tool embodiment should incorporate assessments of tool skill.
  • Understanding expertise-driven changes in body representation offers insights into human adaptation and interaction with technology.