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Prediction of Inefficient BCI Users based on Cognitive Skills and Personality Traits

Hagedorn, L.; Leeuwis, N.; Alimardani, M.

2021-09-30 neuroscience
10.1101/2021.09.28.461955 bioRxiv
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BCI inefficiency is one of the major challenges of motor imagery brain-computer interfaces (MI-BCI). Past research suggests that certain cognitive skills and personality traits correlate with MI-BCI real-time performance. Other studies have examined sensorimotor rhythm changes (also known as suppression) as a valuable indicator of successful execution of the MI task. This research aims to combine these insights by investigating whether cognitive factors and personality traits can make predictions of a users ability to modulate rhythms during a MI-BCI task. Data containing 55 subjects who completed a MI task was employed, and a stepwise linear regression model was implemented to select the most relevant features for suppression prediction. The most accurate model was based on these factors: Spatial Ability, Visuospatial Memory, Autonomy, and Vividness of Visual Imagery. Further correlation analyses showed that a novice users suppression during a MI-BCI task can be predicted based on their visuospatial memory ability, as measured by the Design Organization Test (DOT).

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