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Daniel R. Lametti is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of motor control, speech production, and sensorimotor neuroscience. His most influential contribution, "Sensory Preference in Speech Production Revealed by Simultaneous Alteration of Auditory and Somatosensory Feedback" (2012, 233 citations), challenged the long-held assumption that speech learning and maintenance rely predominantly on auditory feedback. By demonstrating that somatosensory feedback plays an equally critical and often underappreciated role, Lametti reshaped how researchers think about the sensory mechanisms underlying speech. This work has proven foundational for both basic science and clinical applications in speech rehabilitation. Complementing this, Lametti has made important contributions to the broader study of movement variability and motor precision. His research on limb impedance control shows how the nervous system strategically regulates stiffness to meet directional accuracy demands — work that bridges biomechanics and motor neuroscience. He extended these principles into orofacial movement, revealing that jaw stiffness during speech mirrors patterns observed in limb motor control. Together, his papers paint a cohesive picture of a scientist dedicated to understanding how the brain achieves precision across diverse movement systems, earning him a respected place in the motor control community.