Enhancing Human Augmentation: Analysis of Behavior Change in Highly Efficient Three-Hand Body After Motor Skill Training

Po Han Chen*, Nonoka Nishida, Yukiko Iwasaki, Hiroyasu Iwata

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Abstract

This paper investigates the behavior changes observed in individuals utilizing a highly efficient three-hand body in VR with 3rd Hand equipped on left shoulder after motor skill training. The study focuses on spatial awareness and cooperative action and explores the implications for future research and augmentation body design. Participants underwent a six-round training program involving tasks to enhance their proficiency with the three-hand body. Pre- and post-training evaluations were conducted in two conditions: spatial awareness (C1) and cooperative action (C2). Results revealed distinct hand preferences and usage ranges. In C1, participants showed biases towards their respective hand positions, with improved decision-making between the left and third hands post-training. In C2, the third hand usage shifted towards the right side, indicating a preference for a partnership with the right hand and improved cooperative action between the hands. These findings provide insights into behavior changes and performance enhancements. Further research is needed to explore the impact of training on the natural body and potential sense of loss experienced by individuals. This study contributes to our understanding of human body perception and the optimization of motor skill training systems for augmentation bodies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication25th International Symposium on Measurements and Control in Robotics - Proceedings of ISMCR 2023
EditorsIoan Doroftei, Balint Kiss, Yvan Baudoin, Zafar Taqvi, Simone Keller Fuchter
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media B.V.
Pages1-12
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9783031510847
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event25th International Symposium on Measurement and Control in Robotics, ISMCR 2023 - Iasi, Romania
Duration: 2023 Sept 212023 Sept 22

Publication series

NameMechanisms and Machine Science
Volume154
ISSN (Print)2211-0984
ISSN (Electronic)2211-0992

Conference

Conference25th International Symposium on Measurement and Control in Robotics, ISMCR 2023
Country/TerritoryRomania
CityIasi
Period23/9/2123/9/22

Keywords

  • Human augmentation
  • Human–robot interaction
  • Virtual reality

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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