Here we offer a thorough review of the empirical literature on the conditions under which an
object, such as a tool or a prosthetic (whether real or virtual), can be experienced as being in …

Peripersonal space (PPS) is defined as the space surrounding the body where we can
reach or be reached by external entities, including objects or other individuals. PPS is an …

Cultural schemas are a central cognitive mechanism through which culture affects action. In
this article, we develop a theoretical model of cultural schemas that is better able to support …

Virtual reality (VR) is a promising tool for motor skill learning. Previous studies have
indicated that observing and following a teacher's movements from a first-person …

Background Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common form of scoliosis. AIS
is a three-dimensional morphological spinal deformity that affects approximately 1-3% of …

In everyday life, we constantly act and interact with objects and with others' people through
our body. To properly perform actions, the representations of the dimension of body-parts …

The development of neural interfaces to provide improved control and somatosensory
feedback from prosthetic limbs has initiated a new ability to probe the various dimensions of …

Morphology and functional aspects of the tool have been proposed to be critical factors
modulating tool use-induced plasticity. However, how these aspects contribute to changing …

This study investigated the learning effect and skill retention when virtual co-embodiment, in
which movements of people were weighted and averaged into a single avatar, was used to …

Acquisition of motor skills plays an essential role in various contexts, such as sports, factory
jobs, and nursing. For effective motor skill learning,“virtual co-embodiment” has been …