Bayesian Bias: Why It's Hard To Catch A Ball Coming Straight At You
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - 16:22
in Psychology & Sociology
Researchers at the University of Birmingham say they have uncovered new information about the way that we perceive fast moving, incoming objects – such as tennis or cricket balls. The new research, published today in PNAS, studies why the human brain has difficulty perceiving fast moving objects coming from straight ahead; something that should be a key survival skill. The research has implications for understanding how top-class sportspeople make decisions about playing a shot but could also be important for improving road safety and for the development of robotic vision systems. Read More...
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