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Using adversarial networks to extend brain computer interface decoding accuracy over time.

Xuan Ma¹, Fabio Rizzoglio¹, Kevin L Bodkin¹

¹Department of Neuroscience, Northwestern University, Chicago, United States.

|August 23, 2023

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Cycle-Consistent Adversarial Networks (Cycle-GAN) offer a robust solution for stabilizing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). This method improves decoder accuracy over time by aligning neural data distributions, reducing the need for frequent recalibration.

Keywords:

EMG brain-computer interface motor control neuroscience rhesus macaque unsupervised learning

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Biomedical Engineering
Machine Learning

Background:

Intracortical brain-computer interfaces (iBCIs) restore movement for individuals with paralysis by translating neural activity into control signals.
Decoder accuracy in iBCIs degrades over time due to changes in recorded neurons, necessitating recalibration.
Recalibration is time-consuming and requires user effort to relearn new neural dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate unsupervised methods for stabilizing iBCI decoders without requiring frequent recalibration.
To address the challenge of shifting neural representations by aligning coordinate systems of neural activity.
To compare the efficacy of Cycle-GAN against existing methods like ADAN and Procrustes alignment.

Main Methods:

Proposed a novel method using Cycle-Consistent Adversarial Networks (Cycle-GAN) to align full-dimensional neural recording distributions.
Compared Cycle-GAN with a previously proposed Generalized Adversarial Network (GAN) method, Adversarial Domain Adaptation Network (ADAN), and Factor Analysis-based Procrustes alignment.
Evaluated methods on data from multiple monkeys and diverse behaviors, focusing on unsupervised learning with minimal data requirements.

Main Results:

Cycle-GAN demonstrated superior performance compared to ADAN and Procrustes alignment in stabilizing iBCI decoders.
Cycle-GAN proved easier to train and more robust than ADAN.
All tested methods were unsupervised and required minimal data, indicating practical applicability.

Conclusions:

Cycle-GAN is an effective and practical method for stabilizing iBCI systems by mitigating decoder drift caused by neural turnover.
The findings suggest Cycle-GAN can significantly enhance the long-term usability and reliability of brain-computer interfaces.
This approach reduces the burden on users by minimizing the need for recurrent recalibration sessions.