Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0770982

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0770982

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Experimental and computational assessment of the mechanical, musculo-skeletal and neuromuscular contributions to rhythmic multi-joint arm movements. The human body is a complex mechanical system that is controlled by a vast neural network comprising many millions of connections. To date, realistic descriptions of the interactions between these neuro-mechanical features have proved elusive. This project seeks to develop a mathematical model that accurately describes the essential features of the control system for human movement, and yet is simple enough to inform the design of artificial devices to generate or assist movement. The knowledge derived should improve mechanical and neural prosthetic systems, and guide rehabilitation protocols. The work will ultimately provide a considerable benefit to the community by reducing the social cost of a range of movement disorders.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2007

End Date: 31-12-2011

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $286,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Psychology | Motor Control | Sensory Processes, Perception And Performance | Psychology Not Elsewhere Classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Injury control | Nervous system and disorders | Skeletal system and disorders (incl. arthritis) |

Other Keywords

Injury control | Motor Control | Nervous system and disorders | Psychology | Psychology Not Elsewhere Classified | Sensory Processes, Perception And Performance | Skeletal system and disorders (incl. arthritis)

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