Why The Slow-Paced World Could Make It Difficult To Catch A Ball
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - 11:28
in Psychology & Sociology
Researchers have uncovered new information about how we perceive fast moving, incoming objects -- such as tennis or cricket balls. The new research studies why the human brain has difficulty perceiving fast moving objects coming from straight ahead; something that should be a key survival skill. This has implications for understanding how sportspeople make decisions about playing a shot but could also be important for improving road safety and for the development of robotic vision systems.
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