How vision shapes the paths we choose

Elife. 2024 Dec 9:13:e104965. doi: 10.7554/eLife.104965.

Abstract

A mathematical model can predict the path walkers take through a rugged landscape, including the tendency of people to avoid paths that are too steep, even if it means going farther.

Keywords: human; locomotion; natural locomotion; neuroscience; photogrammetry; visual control of locomotion; visual decisions.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Models, Theoretical*
  • Vision, Ocular / physiology
  • Walking / physiology