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K E Ferslew, J E Manno, B R Manno

    Perceptual and Motor Skills
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    The Pursuit Meter II quantifies human tracking skills using a computer. This device measures performance by calculating error scores between user input and computer-generated patterns, demonstrating its utility in assessing tracking ability.

    Area of Science:

    • Human-computer interaction
    • Motor control research
    • Performance psychology

    Background:

    • Accurate measurement of human motor performance is crucial for understanding cognitive and motor control.
    • Existing methods for quantifying pursuit-tracking performance may lack precision or user-friendliness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the Pursuit Meter II, a novel microcomputer-based system for quantitative assessment of human pursuit-tracking performance.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of the Pursuit Meter II in differentiating performance levels.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of the Pursuit Meter II, featuring a high-resolution color monitor displaying computer-generated patterns.
    • Subjects controlled a red line to match a computer-generated blue line, with performance quantified via an error score.

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  • Presentation of three distinct Pursuit Meter II problems to 26 male college students.

    • Main Results:

    • The Pursuit Meter II successfully generated distinct performance levels across the presented problems.
    • Error scores collected by the computer demonstrated an inverse correlation with the subjects' tracking ability.
    • Data confirmed the device's capability to quantitatively measure human pursuit-tracking performance.

    Conclusions:

    • The Pursuit Meter II is a viable tool for the objective and quantitative assessment of human pursuit-tracking.
    • The system's design allows for the differentiation of performance levels, offering insights into motor control and cognitive function.
    • Further research can utilize the Pursuit Meter II to explore factors influencing human tracking performance.