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A Method for Evaluating Timeliness and Accuracy of Volitional Motor Responses to Vibrotactile Stimuli
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A Method for Evaluating Timeliness and Accuracy of Volitional Motor Responses to Vibrotactile Stimuli

A Method for Evaluating Timeliness and Accuracy of Volitional Motor Responses to Vibrotactile Stimuli

DOI:
10.3791/54223-v

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07:28 min

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August 02, 2016

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1Bloorview Research Institute,Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, 2Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering,University of Toronto

Chapters

  • 00:05Title
  • 01:10Motor Calibration & Mounting
  • 03:22Applying Stimuli and Recording Reaction Time
  • 04:17Distinguishing between Stimuli
  • 05:45Results: Calibration Curves and Reaction Time Responses for Different Combinations of Stimulation Location and Frequency
  • 06:22Conclusion

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This article describes a technique for applying vibrotactile stimuli to the thigh of a human participant, and measuring the accuracy and reaction time of the participant's volitional response for various combinations of stimulation location and frequency.

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Vibrotactile StimuliVolitional Motor ResponsesRehabilitation EngineeringTactile FeedbackAccelerometerMicrocontrollerMotor Calibration

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