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A study of motor control using Connect the Dots

Motor control and human movement patterns have long fascinated researchers in neuroscience, psychology, and human-computer interaction [https://example.com/motor-control]. Understanding how we execute precise movements provides insights into cognitive processes, motor learning, and the planning-execution loop.

In this interactive experiment, you'll complete a "Connect the Dots" task that challenges you to draw precise trajectories between numbered targets. The task captures detailed trajectory data—every position, timestamp, and movement segment—providing rich data for analyzing human motor control [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.example-trajectory-analysis].

Try the Interactive Task

Connect the Dots Task

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Instructions: Click and hold on any gray dot to start, then drag to connect the dots in sequence. Release the mouse when you reach the next dot. If you release too early, the task resets!

What We're Studying

By analyzing the trajectory data collected from tasks like this, we can investigate:

  • Movement planning and execution strategies [https://example.com/movement-planning]
  • The relationship between movement time and complexity
  • Variability in human motor control
  • How difficulty (number sequencing vs. alternating sequences) affects performance

Next Steps

After completing the task, you can download your trajectory data for analysis. Future posts will explore different aspects of motor control research and what these patterns reveal about human movement.