The Performance of Visuo-Motor Coordination Changes under Force Feedback Assistance System

Abstract

In this study, a system with force feedback assistance was adopted to improve human's motor learning. Subjects tried to perform a trajectory tracking task of visuo-motor coordination by using a joystick which involved force feedback assistance. Force feedback was proportionally generated (maximal output 9N) by the joystick and warned subjects of the deviation of the tracking task. In the experiments, motor behavior performances of assistance group and non-assistance group were taken into comparison. The results demonstrated that a joystick with force feedback assistance brought significant influence. Motor performance was improved in the motion of flexion and extension while adding the force feedback assistance. This study provided important new light on the force feedback assistance. It could be an advanced function to improve and deepen people's motor learning capabilities.