Dr. Hayhoe is currently developing a human sensory-motor lab, in collaboration with Dana Ballard in Computer Science, for measuring unconstrained eye, head, and hand movements in the performance of natural tasks, and for developing a virtual reality display to allow controlled but visually complex stimulation. They also have the capability of providing force feedback for two finger grasping. The new instrumentation allows a large range of experiments not previously possible. The objective is to understand the demands placed on vision and motor systems by natural behavior and the nature of the representations that are required for visually guided tasks.
Work in my lab is a good experience for students interested in graduate school or medical school. It is most valuable when a student can work in the lab for several semesters.
