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Accurate mental workload assessment is crucial. Combining electroencephalogram (EEG) and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) improves classification, and cross-subject learning reduces calibration needs for brain-computer interfaces.

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  • Cognitive Science
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Accurate mental workload assessment is vital for neuroergonomics, impacting brain-computer interfacing and human operator efficiency.
  • Current methods often require extensive subject-specific calibration data, limiting practical application.
  • Multimodal neuroimaging offers potential for more robust workload monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To classify three distinct mental workload levels using a combination of electroencephalogram (EEG), functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), and physiological measures.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of individual and combined modalities for workload classification.
  • To investigate the potential of cross-subject learning to overcome calibration data limitations.

Main Methods:

  • Participants performed an n-back working memory task under varying cognitive loads.
  • Simultaneous EEG, fNIRS, and physiological data were recorded.
  • Machine learning algorithms were employed to classify three workload levels based on the collected biosignals.
  • Cross-subject learning strategies were tested to assess generalizability.

Main Results:

  • All tested approaches (EEG-alone, fNIRS-alone, physiological-alone, and combined EEG+fNIRS) achieved significantly better-than-chance workload classification.
  • Integration of EEG and fNIRS demonstrated a significant improvement in classification accuracy compared to single modalities.
  • Inclusion of physiological measures did not yield significant additional improvements in EEG- or fNIRS-based classification.
  • Cross-subject learning improved workload classification accuracy, particularly when target subject data was limited.

Conclusions:

  • Multimodal neuroimaging, specifically EEG and fNIRS integration, enhances mental workload classification accuracy.
  • Cross-subject learning presents a viable solution to reduce the need for extensive subject-specific calibration data.
  • These findings advance the development of practical neuroergonomic tools for real-world applications.