Title :
Noise-enhanced human sensorimotor function
Author :
Collins, James J. ; Priplata, Attila A. ; Gravelle, Denise C. ; Niemi, James ; Harry, Jason ; Lipsitz, Lewis A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Biomed. Eng., Boston Univ., MA, USA
Abstract :
We review our work on using input noise (mechanical and electrical, respectively) to enhance somatosensation in humans and improve the performance of the human balance control system. We also discuss bioengineering applications and future directions for stochastic resonance (SR) based techniques and devices. Age- and disease-related sensory loss may be reversible by exploiting SR-type effects.
Keywords :
biomechanics; diseases; geriatrics; mechanoception; neurophysiology; random noise; reviews; somatosensory phenomena; stochastic processes; age-related sensory loss; bioengineering applications; disease-related sensory loss; electrical noise; human balance control system; input noise; mechanical noise; noise-enhanced human sensorimotor function; somatosensation; stochastic resonance based techniques; Control systems; Diabetes; Foot; Humans; Noise reduction; Psychology; Senior citizens; Stochastic resonance; Testing; Vibrations; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic; Diabetic Neuropathies; Electric Stimulation; Female; Fingers; Foot; Humans; Male; Movement; Musculoskeletal Equilibrium; Physical Stimulation; Posture; Proprioception; Psychomotor Performance; Skin; Stochastic Processes; Stroke; Touch;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEMB.2003.1195700
