Psychology

Walking modulates visual detection performance according to stride cycle phase

M. J. Davidson, F. A. J. Verstraten, et al.

Discover how the simple act of walking can significantly influence visual perception! This groundbreaking research conducted by Matthew J. Davidson, Frans A. J. Verstraten, and David Alais reveals that walking rhythmically enhances visual detection performance, uncovering intriguing oscillations in accuracy and reaction times. Learn how the natural swing phase of walking can optimize our sensory processing!

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Abstract

This study investigates the impact of walking on visual perception by assessing visual detection performance during natural walking. Participants performed a visual detection task in a wireless virtual reality environment while walking at a comfortable speed. Results showed strong oscillations in accuracy, reaction times, and response likelihood, modulating at approximately 2 cycles per stride, with optimal performance during the swing phase. Bayesian inference revealed highly prevalent oscillations clustering in two frequency ranges (2 or 4 cycles per stride), with strong phase alignment across participants. These findings demonstrate that the continuous demands of walking rhythmically alter sensory processing and manual responding.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Mar 07, 2024

Authors

Matthew J. Davidson, Frans A. J. Verstraten, David Alais

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