Visuo-Motor Control

Visuo-motor control is an important component of motor control and refers to the coordination of visual information and motor actions. It is the integration of visual and neural signals that enable a person to control the execution of movement based on the visual input that they perceive. Through visuo-motor control, the person is able to integrate visual, proprioceptive, and other forms of sensory information to make informed decisions about their movements and actions in response. The coordination of processing visuo-motor information is important for daily tasks such as driving, playing sports, and life activities in general. When navigating an environment, the individual will take in visual information which will then be used to plan and execute movements. Examples of visuo-motor control can be seen when a person must navigate a busy sidewalk by controlling their speed, direction, and distance from other people. Good coordination of visuo-motor information can be seen in activities like playing golf, basketball, and tennis. In these activities, the individual must take in the visual cue or image of the ball, while also coordinating the coordinated of the muscles and body movements needed to hit the ball. This coordination is dependent on the integration of visual, motor, and cognitive information. Visuo-motor control can also be a challenge when trying to accomplish a task that requires precise and fine motor skills, such as assembly line work or playing an instrument. In these cases, the individual must be able to take in visual information, process it, and then rapidly respond with the correct motor actions. In summary, visuo-motor control is the coordination of visual and motor systems in order to achieve movement in response to visual stimuli. Skills in visuo-motor control are necessary for activities such as navigating busy sidewalks, playing sports, performing assembly line work, and playing instruments. Good coordination of visuo-motor information requires the integration of visual, motor, and cognitive information.