Open Grasp: An Open-Science Window Into Human Movement
Open Grasp is our large-scale, open-science initiative to map how humans grasp and interact with objects across the lifespan. Using advanced motion-tracking and eye-tracking technologies—including both marker-based and state-of-the-art markerless systems—we collect detailed kinematic data in naturalistic tasks (such as LEGO® building) from children, adults, and older adults, as well as clinical populations. The project aims to create the first open repository of normative and atypical grasping behaviors, providing a global resource for studying visuomotor control, developmental change, and atypical trajectories such as autism. By combining large-scale data collection, community engagement, and computational analysis, Open Grasp is designed to accelerate discovery and foster collaboration across neuroscience, psychology, and related fields.
The entire experimental session is incredibly short (10-15 min), making it easy for library patrons or students to participate without disrupting their day.
Recent visits (Sep-Nov, 2025)
