Altered motor behaviour is commonly reported in Autism Spectrum Disorder, but the aetiology remains unclear. Here, we have taken a computational approach in order to break down motor control into different components and review the functioning of each process. Our findings suggest abnormalities in two areas--poor integration of information for efficient motor planning, and increased variability...

Motors are one of the most used motion devices in so many places, with high impact in the industry; they provide rotary motions that generate useful work at almost any particular application. Most of the time, motors must need to be connected to the entire mechanical system through a transmission mechanism to give the optimal performance to the system, they tend do be generic Moto– Reductors or...

A limited number of clinical studies have examined the effect of poststroke rehabilitation with robotic devices on hemiparetic arm function. We systematically reviewed the literature to assess the effect of robot-aided therapy on stroke patients' upper-limb motor control and functional abilities. Eight clinical trials were identified and reviewed. For four of these studies, we also pooled short...

Relations between laterality and motor abilities were assessed in preschool children. Study sample included 202 children aged 5-7.5 decimal years. Upper extremity usage and gesture laterality was assessed by a battery of tests and used on children evaluation according to harmonious or inharmonious laterality. The performance of motor tasks that require whole body coordination, the speed of alte...

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness a computer-based and traditional activity/practice-based intervention for improving visual motor abilities children with autism.

Rett syndrome is a pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder associated with a pathogenic mutation on the MECP2 gene. Impaired movement is a fundamental component and the Rett Syndrome Gross Motor Scale was developed to measure gross motor abilities in this population. The current study investigated the validity and reliability of the Rett Syndrome Gross Motor Scale. Video data showing gross motor ...

Biologically inspired robotics is a rapidly emerging research area standing at the cross-cut of biology, artificial intelligence, and robotics. The structural and functional perfection of the biological creatures achieved through thousands of years of evolution in nature have made them a great source of inspiration for designing complex autonomous systems. Accordingly, robotics researchers have...

Previous studies exploring specific brain functions of left- and right-handed subjects have shown variances in spatial and motor abilities that might be explained according to consistent structural and functional differences. Given the role of both spatial and motor information in the processing of temporal intervals, we designed a study aimed at investigating timing abilities in left-handed su...

Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) experience difficulties in motor coordination. During the last decade there has been increasing interest in the psychosocial aspects of children with motor coordination difficulties. To date, the majority of studies have focused on the perceived competence and global self-worth of children with DCD. This study examined the self-concept in ...

Realization of current trends and innovative uses of insect fibre, silk is required to exploit its compatibility, eco friendly and value addition potential. The nutritive value as human diet for cardiac and diabetic patients, component for cosmetic preparations indicate silk application rate. The bio-compatibility made it a base material for tissue wall, membrane, muscle ligament, blood vessel,...