An investigation of proprioception illusion using a stimulator with feedback control

Ruth Leskovar, Joe Moore, Joshua James Robertson, Timothy Exell, Chantel Ostler, Peter Kyberd

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Abstract

It is possible to create illusions of limb movements using vibrations over the skin. If a muscle is vibrated it can feel as if the limb is moving while it remains still. These illusions have been studied for decades but it is not yet entirely clear how to create them effectively and repeatedly. In this study, three parameters were varied; the frequency of the vibration, the stimulation site and the arm position. A closed loop control of the vibration frequency was used to ensure a fixed frequency over the stimulation time and across the participants. The experiment included twenty-five able-bodied participants (mean age 32±7 years, 9 females). A hanging arm position was introduced with the aim to increase the success rate of illusions compared to other studies. Twenty-four participants felt an illusion across all scenarios. The results highlight that tactile feedback affects the illusion.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR)
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781665488297
ISBN (Print)9781665488303
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Sept 2022
Event2022 International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR) - Rotterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 25 Jul 202229 Jul 2022

Publication series

Name2022 International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR)
PublisherIEEE
ISSN (Print)1945-7898
ISSN (Electronic)1945-7901

Conference

Conference2022 International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR)
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityRotterdam
Period25/07/2229/07/22

Keywords

  • vibrations
  • time-frequency analysis
  • tactile sensors
  • muscles
  • manipulators
  • assistive robots
  • skin

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