Michel Guerraz
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About
Michel Guerraz is a cognitive neuroscientist whose research lies at the intersection of sensorimotor integration, perception, and action. His work explores how the brain combines visual, proprioceptive, and tactile cues to construct a coherent sense of body position and movement. A key contribution is his investigation of how tools become extensions of the body, demonstrating that visual motion cues from a held tool can significantly influence kinesthesia—the sense of limb position and movement. In his highly cited 2018 paper, Guerraz showed that the brain integrates visual feedback from a tool with proprioceptive signals, revealing the remarkable plasticity of body representation. This work has implications for understanding motor control, rehabilitation, and human-machine interfaces. With over 9 citations for this seminal study, Guerraz’s research continues to shape debates in embodied cognition and multisensory integration. His findings challenge traditional views of sensory dominance, highlighting the dynamic interplay between vision and proprioception in everyday actions. For students and researchers, Guerraz’s work offers a compelling window into how the brain constructs a unified sense of self through movement and tool use.
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- 1Contribution of Visual Motion Cues from a Held Tool to Kinesthesia9 citations · 2018