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Effects of surface texture on weight perception when lifting objects with a precision grip

J R Flanagan1, A M Wing, S Allison

  • 1MRC Applied Psychology Unit, Cambridge, England.

Perception & Psychophysics
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Object surface texture influences perceived weight during precision grips. Smoother textures feel heavier due to increased grip force needed to prevent slipping, a finding consistent across different grip orientations and hands.

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Area of Science:

  • Human sensory-motor control
  • Perception and psychophysics

Background:

  • The perceived weight of an object is crucial for effective manipulation.
  • Grip force modulation is essential for stable object interaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of object surface texture on perceived weight during precision grip.
  • To determine the underlying mechanisms of texture-based weight perception.

Main Methods:

  • Participants performed precision grips on objects with varying surface textures.
  • Grip force and perceived weight were systematically recorded.
  • Experiments varied grip orientation and hand used for comparison.

Main Results:

  • Smoother object surfaces led to a greater perceived weight.

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  • Increased grip force was required for smoother surfaces to prevent slippage.
  • This effect was absent when the thumb supported the object from underneath, decoupling grip force from surface texture.

    • Conclusions:

    • Perceived weight is modulated by object surface texture, primarily through grip force adjustments to maintain stability.
    • The tactile properties of a surface significantly impact sensorimotor judgments of weight.
    • This phenomenon is robust and not limited to specific grip configurations or hand comparisons.