Modeling 3D Objects: Implications for Neuroscience, Behavioral and Medical Studies: A Case Demo

Abstract

We have designed, developed and adapted 3D objects (3DOs) within the interactive environment for in-lab neuroscience research of motor control and the mirror neuron system (MNS) (Figure 1b; 3D view: https://p3d.in/0B202). The modeled 3DOs are implemented in an experimental design with hand movements. We have combined video hand motion capture, associative learning, immersive reality, 'mirror therapy' and non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) methods in order to explore the effects of functional motor activity of the MNS. We are proposing to explore the effects of functional motor activity of the MNS for further application with advanced NIBS protocols. This system demo for studying MNS is an example of the research which is spread widely in neuroscience, behavioral and medical studies. It included the implementation of a human-object-interaction in 3D reality. The 3DOs' models and hand movements are available for any research purposes (Figure 1a) [1].