Otto Fischer-style spatial model.

(Raumliches Model nach Otto Fischer.)
Description: This is a device for showing the movements in space of the movements of human walking. This device analyzes the phases of arm, leg, and body motion of two complete steps into 21 phases. Since the entire motion takes place in 1/20th of a second, every 5th phase is marked with yellow threads, while the remainder are marked with bright red threads. Various version of this device are provided from 1/10 life size to full human size. (Expanded caption Copyright 1998, Edward J. Haupt)
(Source: None given.)
Source of illustration: Zimmermann, E. (1903). XVIII. Preis- Liste über psychologische und physiologische Apparate (p. 108). Leipzig: Eduard Zimmermann.

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Type: Demonstration
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Output: Pattern of human motion

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