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CRCNS US-French Research Proposal: Optimal Control Framework for Studying the Neural Contr — NSF Award to University of Delaware (

A defining characteristic of human motor behavior is the ability to effectively control movements during physical interactions with the environment. This remarkable capacity depends on the nervous system’s ability to integrate multiple control policies, including force control, impedance control, and feedback control.

Award titleCRCNS US-French Research Proposal: Optimal Control Framework for Studying the Neural Contr
Award ID2509333
AwardeeUniversity of Delaware
CityNEWARK
StateDE
Amount obligated$675,000
Principal investigatorFabrizio Sergi
ProgramDynamics, Control and System D, Special Initiatives, CRCNS-Computation Neuroscience, M3X - Mind, Machine, and Motor
Start date09/01/2025
AbstractA defining characteristic of human motor behavior is the ability to effectively control movements during physical interactions with the environment. This remarkable capacity depends on the nervous system’s ability to integrate multiple control policies, including force control, impedance control, and feedback control. However, the underlying neuromuscular mechanisms that facilitate such robust and skillful movement control in new environments are still not well understood. This Collaborative Res
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