Reach-to-Grasp Behavior

What we do with our bodies plays a role in-creates, selects-sensory information for learning and organizes brain networks within a single task, changing the very organization of the brain at multiple levels. This volume, focused on reaching behavior and rich with data and new insights, provides lessons for all who are interested in human sensory-motor systems and the large role they play in human perception and cognition. - Linda B. Smith, Indiana University, USA The study of hand movements offers a unique window into brain mechanisms underlying motor control. The number and complexity of controlled movement parameters allow us to address issues ranging from bottom-up sensorimotor transformations to top-down high-order cognitive processing. This book promises the reader a broad and up-to-date overview of these mechanisms, and it was a great pleasure to read a book that keeps its promise. - Marco Davare, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium The present volume discusses new and exciting discoveries related to reaching and grasping from several different perspectives including developmental studies, neurophysiological and functional analyses, and their application to the dynamic field of developmental robotics. I recommend the reading of it to anyone interested in manual behaviour. - Claes von Hofsten, Uppsala University, Sweden