Walking Speed Sharpens Visual Sensitivity to Backward Motion
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Summary
Why is the brain extra sensitive to backward motion while walking? Research shows that at typical walking speeds, our visual system detects smaller speed changes in contracting optic flow, functioning as a vital reflex to prevent backward falls.
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