Figure 1.
The Finger Force Manipulandum (FFM). Index, middle, ring, and little finger each apply forces on separate spring-loaded pistons. In the force tracking task, graduated force was exerted on one piston (index finger). In single and multi-finger tapping tasks the subject was instructed to tap on the corresponding piston(s) in response to auditory or visual cues without trying to match a particular force level (no force constraint).