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Solving Bernstein's problem: a proposal for the development of coordinated movement by selection

O Sporns1, G M Edelman

  • 1Neurosciences Institute, New York, NY 10021.

Child Development
|August 1, 1993
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Human motor control faces challenges with redundant degrees of freedom. Somatic selection offers a novel approach to developing adaptable motor synergies and action patterns.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Motor Control
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • Human motor development theory has evolved, yet key problems persist.
  • Bernstein's problem of mechanical redundancy in motor control remains a central challenge.
  • Traditional computational methods struggle with motor system adaptability and flexibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address Bernstein's problem of motor redundancy.
  • To explore adaptable and flexible motor control mechanisms.
  • To provide insights into child development and sensorimotor coordination.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on somatic selection of neuronal groups within maps.
  • Utilizing computer simulations of a simplified motor system.
  • Applying selectional principles to transform movement repertoires.

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Main Results:

  • Demonstrated a provisional solution to Bernstein's redundancy problem.
  • Showcased the transformation of primary movements into motor synergies.
  • Identified parameters for guiding experimental sensorimotor coordination research.

Conclusions:

  • Somatic selection is crucial for developing adaptive motor synergies.
  • This approach offers a new perspective on motor control and development.
  • The findings provide a framework for future experimental studies in sensorimotor coordination.