Visual Motion

Visual motion refers to the way objects appear to move within our field of view. Our brains interpret changes in position over time to perceive movement, enabling us to navigate, recognize actions, and judge distances. This process involves specialized cells in the eyes and brain that detect motion direction and speed. For example, when watching a car drive by, your visual system processes the shifting image to understand its movement. Accurate perception of motion relies on complex interactions between sensory input and neural processing, allowing us to smoothly interact with a dynamic environment.