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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Rehabilitation Technology

    Background:

    • Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) enable communication and control through brain activity.
    • Motor imagery (MI)-based BCIs translate imagined movements into commands.
    • Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) offers a noninvasive, portable method for monitoring brain activity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the feasibility of a four-class motor-imagery BCI using fNIRS.
    • To assess the potential of fNIRS as a practical and accessible BCI technology.

    Main Methods:

    • Four motor imagery tasks (right hand, left hand, right foot, left foot tapping) were performed.
    • Cortical hemodynamic changes associated with motor imagery were recorded using fNIRS.
    • Data from three participants were analyzed to evaluate BCI performance.

    Main Results:

    • Preliminary results indicate that fNIRS can support a four-class motor-imagery BCI.
    • Two out of three participants achieved approximately 50% accuracy in discriminating motor imagery tasks.
    • fNIRS demonstrated potential for capturing relevant neural signals for BCI control.

    Conclusions:

    • fNIRS shows promise as a viable technology for developing motor-imagery-based BCIs.
    • The portability and affordability of fNIRS make it suitable for deployment in diverse settings.
    • fNIRS could complement or enhance existing BCI systems like EEG and fMRI.