proprioceptive
adjective
pro·pri·o·cep·tive
ˌprō-prē-ō-ˈsep-tiv 
: of, relating to, or being stimuli arising within the organism
a proprioceptive sensation
proprioceptive feedback
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The robot is able to detect and react to changes in the environment (e.g., moving fixtures) and action failures (e.g., failure to insert the cover, tripping, environment collisions) using a combination of vision, force, and proprioceptive sensors.
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New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
The idea is that, under normal circumstances, your body has a good idea of where you’re positioned in space thanks to sensory information coming from sources like your vision, vestibular system (which gauges balance), and proprioceptive system (which handles body awareness).
—Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024
Your body’s balance center is governed by three peripheral sensory systems: the visual field, the vestibular system, and the proprioceptive (sensory nerves) system, according to The University of Kansas Health system.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
Pros and Cons ⊕ Superb fit ⊕ Unrestricted, natural, proprioceptive ride
⊕ Soft, bouncy midsole
⊗ Cushioning is too thin for some
⊗ Sole too flexible for some
As foams have evolved to be increasingly lighter, marathon racing shoes are getting thicker and more cushioned.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 19 Sep. 2024
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New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
The idea is that, under normal circumstances, your body has a good idea of where you’re positioned in space thanks to sensory information coming from sources like your vision, vestibular system (which gauges balance), and proprioceptive system (which handles body awareness).
—Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024
Your body’s balance center is governed by three peripheral sensory systems: the visual field, the vestibular system, and the proprioceptive (sensory nerves) system, according to The University of Kansas Health system.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
Pros and Cons ⊕ Superb fit ⊕ Unrestricted, natural, proprioceptive ride
⊕ Soft, bouncy midsole
⊗ Cushioning is too thin for some
⊗ Sole too flexible for some
As foams have evolved to be increasingly lighter, marathon racing shoes are getting thicker and more cushioned.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Proprioceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proprioceptive. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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proprioceptive
adjective
pro·prio·cep·tive
-ˈsep-tiv
: activated by, relating to, or being stimuli arising within the organism
proprioceptive feedback
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