inverse kinematics

the transformation necessary to go from movement goals, typically specified in terms of positions or trajectories in space, to the means of achieving those goals, described in terms of joint angles. Inverse dynamics expresses this transformation in terms of the forces exerted by muscles. Because of the degrees of freedom problem, each of these transformations has many possible solutions for any particular movement.

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January 30th 2025

symbolic learning theory

a theory that attempts to explain how imagery works in performance enhancement. It suggests that imagery develops and enhances a coding system that creates a mental blueprint of what has to be done to complete an action.