Description: Saccadic movements are rapid and simultaneous movements of both eyes in the same direction, allowing humans and other animals to quickly shift visual attention from one object to another. These movements are essential for visual perception, as they enable the eyes to scan the environment and gather visual information efficiently. During a saccade, the eyes move at high speed, which may be imperceptible to the observer. This phenomenon is crucial for reading, observing complex scenes, and interacting with the environment. Saccadic movements are controlled by the central nervous system and result from the coordination between different areas of the brain that process visual information and determine the direction and amplitude of eye movement. Additionally, these movements can be influenced by factors such as attention, fatigue, and emotion, making them an area of interest in psychology and neuroscience studies. In the context of general technology, saccadic movements are relevant because they can inspire the design of systems that mimic how humans process visual information, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of machines in perception and visual recognition tasks.
