Automation and adaptation of the Yela visomotor test. Automatización y adaptación del test visomotor de Yela.

Abstract

This research has the purpose of designing and adapting an automated model of the Marinano Yela’s Visuomotor test. The new version facilitates the measurement of eye-hand skill with greater agility and precision. An electronic model was developed based on a microcontroller which consists of a graphical interface which allows automatic qualification of the test, and a software that collects the history of the population evaluated. For the adaptation, the psychometrical properties of the test were evaluated in a sample that included students, administrative personnel and machine operators. The criterion was validated (r=-0.39), and norms were established for men and women, additionally the coherence between measurements was determined. The relation test-retest showed consistency (r=0.70). Besides, measurement accuracy and reduction in scoring and interpretation times were identified as advantages. The new model is considered as a contribution to motor skills, automation of psychological tests, and interdisciplinary work.