The role of eye movements in manual interception: A mini-review. (June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fooken, Jolande; Kreyenmeier, Philipp; Spering, Miriam
• Is Part Of: Vision research. Volume 183(2021)
• Page Start: 81
• Page End: 90
• Publication Date: 2021-06
• Subjects: Eye-hand coordination -- Manual interception -- Smooth pursuit -- Saccades -- Prediction; Vision -- Periodicals; 573.88
• DOI: 10.1016/j.visres.2021.02.007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0042-6989

Abstract

Abstract: When we catch a moving object in mid-flight, our eyes and hands are directed toward the object. Yet, the functional role of eye movements in guiding interceptive hand movements is not yet well understood. This review synthesizes emergent views on the importance of eye movements during manual interception with an emphasis on laboratory studies published since 2015. We discuss the role of eye movements in forming visual predictions about a moving object, and for enhancing the accuracy of interceptive hand movements through feedforward (extraretinal) and feedback (retinal) signals. We conclude by proposing a framework that defines the role of human eye movements for manual interception accuracy as a function of visual certainty and object motion predictability.