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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) enable control of external devices via neural signals.
  • Real-time detection of volitional neural activity is crucial for BCI functionality.
  • Functional near-infrared (fNIR) spectroscopy offers a portable, noninvasive method for monitoring brain activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a new BCI system.
  • To leverage intention-related cognitive activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
  • To utilize fNIR spectroscopy for BCI control in a naturalistic setting.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented a BCI design using fNIR spectroscopy to detect cognitive activity.
  • Integrated the fNIR-BCI into a 3D virtual environment for interactive control.
  • Ten healthy participants engaged in a two-day study, using the fNIR-BCI for object interaction.

Main Results:

  • Participants achieved an 84% success rate in utilizing the fNIR-BCI.
  • Volitional increases in cerebral oxygenation levels were used to trigger actions.
  • Consistent and effective control of the virtual environment was demonstrated.

Conclusions:

  • The developed fNIR-BCI system is effective for controlling virtual environments.
  • fNIR spectroscopy is a viable tool for BCI applications in naturalistic settings.
  • Cognitive activity detection via fNIR enables intuitive user interaction.