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    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Rehabilitation Engineering
    • Human-Computer Interaction

    Background:

    • Mechanomyogram (MMG) is a viable measure of muscle activity.
    • The potential of MMG as a multifunction control signal (>2) remains unexplored.
    • Multichannel MMG offers a promising avenue for advanced human-machine interfaces.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the discriminability of multiple hand motions using multichannel forearm MMG.
    • To assess the feasibility of using MMG signals for complex control applications.
    • To evaluate the accuracy of MMG-based classification for distinct forearm muscle activation patterns.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized multichannel MMG signals recorded from six sites on the forearm of nine able-bodied participants.
    • Employed a genetic algorithm for feature selection, identifying 15 optimal features.
    • Applied a linear discriminant analysis classifier to differentiate between eight classes of forearm muscle activity.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved a mean classification accuracy of 93% (±9%) in differentiating eight distinct forearm muscle activity classes.
    • Demonstrated high discriminability of MMG signals across multiple muscle activation patterns.
    • Successfully identified key features for accurate MMG signal classification.

    Conclusions:

    • Multichannel MMG signals show significant potential as a control input for multifunction access devices.
    • Further research is warranted to optimize MMG-based control systems.
    • MMG technology may enhance assistive device capabilities for individuals with motor impairments.