Introduction
In addition to the five senses usually described, vertebrate species possess a sensory organ that detects motion of the head. This organ is the vestibular system, located in the inner ear. Motion information collected by the vestibular system is crucial for equilibrium. It also contributes to stabilizing the gaze in space during head movements. Motion information provided by the vestibular system generates compensatory eye movement, a phenomenon called the Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (VOR). The importance of this function is illustrated by the following example (from Guedry (1974)): you can look at the lines on your hand and shake your head at the same time. The VOR provides efficient gaze stabilization in this condition. In contrast, if you shake your hand, looking at the lines becomes impossible.
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Laurens, J., Droulez, J. (2008). Bayesian Modelling of Visuo-Vestibular Interactions. In: Bessière, P., Laugier, C., Siegwart, R. (eds) Probabilistic Reasoning and Decision Making in Sensory-Motor Systems. Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics, vol 46. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-79007-5_12
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