Embodied Seeing: The Space Near the Hands

Abstract

Recent research has revealed a special roleof the hands inguiding vision. Weprocess differently elements in the space around our hands and objects that are near the targetof a hand movement. In this chapterwe reviewseveral different but interrelated domains of research that have approached questions about the role of the hands fromsomewhat distinct perspectives. We organize our discussion by considering changes in vision during three different phases of a hand movement: (1) when a hand movement is not being contemplated yet is possible in the future, (2) when a handmovement is being planned or produced, and (3) after a hand movement has been completed. Consideration of these phases together reveals important connections between the different areas of research and may lead to enhanced understanding of the underlying processes. © 2015 Elsevier Inc.