Brain-computer training sharpens detection of tiny movement errors in five days

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The brain uses visual cues to coordinate muscle movement. When motor commands and sensory feedback are out of alignment, visuo-motor errors occur. Rapid perception of these errors allows for correction, which is important in many aspects of life, from preventing falls among older adults to enabling precision in surgery. A new study, published by Wiley in Advanced Science, showed that training with feedback from brain electrical activity, called brain-computer interface training, improves detection of subtle visuo-motor errors.