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Action Lab

Northeastern University, US
Research lead
Dagmar Sternad
Research area
Motor control
Recruiting
Availability unconfirmed
Updated
October 2, 2026

Research focus

Motor controlMotor learningComputational neuroscienceHuman movementHuman-robot interaction

About the research

How do people learn to control their movements when the body and surrounding objects create complex dynamics?

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The Action Lab combines behavioral experiments with mathematical models of movement and nonlinear control. Researchers investigate single-joint and coordinated movements, manipulation tasks and locomotion, including experiments in virtual environments. Measurements of motion and force are complemented by muscle and brain electrical recordings. The work also studies older adults and people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, connecting movement coordination with questions about learning and impairment.

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