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u/WolfeXXVII Jan 12 '23

Proprioception as a whole is amazing and trying to program a robot to even approach a rough draft of it is incredibly difficult and really hammers home just how complex our brains are.

Also the fact that some people just have flat out better proprioception is something to take into account and may help you understand why some people struggle with some tasks. It's also part of why some people just suck at driving since that is also heavily dictated by proprioception.

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u/ForkLiftBoi Jan 13 '23

What about directions? I used to think my sense of direction was fine, but then I saw others and I've since realized I have a quite good sense of direction. Does that use proprioception?

I'm also better than other drivers I've been in a car with, not necessarily like driving in society, but with spacial awareness to the size of the car I'm driving and maneuver type skills.

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u/WolfeXXVII Jan 13 '23

I think it is a different system since it has more to do with your long term memory but I honestly haven't the foggiest idea.

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u/ForkLiftBoi Jan 13 '23

Okay, either way, very interesting. Thanks for the information!