Visual Feedback of Pattern Separability Improves Myoelectric Decoding Performance of Upper Limb Prostheses

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2505.09819v2
• Date: Fri, 16 May 2025 02:08:42 GMT
• Title: Visual Feedback of Pattern Separability Improves Myoelectric Decoding Performance of Upper Limb Prostheses
• Abstract summary: State-of-the-art upper limb myoelectric prostheses often use pattern recognition (PR) control systems.<n>Existing training typically involves trial-and-error user adjustments to static decoder boundaries.<n>We introduce the Reviewer, a 3D visual interface projecting EMG signals directly into the decoder's classification space.
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• Abstract: State-of-the-art upper limb myoelectric prostheses often use pattern recognition (PR) control systems that translate electromyography (EMG) signals into desired movements. As prosthesis movement complexity increases, users often struggle to produce sufficiently distinct EMG patterns for reliable classification. Existing training typically involves heuristic, trial-and-error user adjustments to static decoder boundaries. Goal: We introduce the Reviewer, a 3D visual interface projecting EMG signals directly into the decoder's classification space, providing intuitive, real-time insight into PR algorithm behavior. This structured feedback reduces cognitive load and fosters mutual, data-driven adaptation between user-generated EMG patterns and decoder boundaries. Methods: A 10-session study with 12 able-bodied participants compared PR performance after motor-based training and updating using the Reviewer versus conventional virtual arm visualization. Performance was assessed using a Fitts law task that involved the aperture of the cursor and the control of orientation. Results: Participants trained with the Reviewer achieved higher completion rates, reduced overshoot, and improved path efficiency and throughput compared to the standard visualization group. Significance: The Reviewer introduces decoder-informed motor training, facilitating immediate and consistent PR-based myoelectric control improvements. By iteratively refining control through real-time feedback, this approach reduces reliance on trial-and-error recalibration, enabling a more adaptive, self-correcting training framework. Conclusion: The 3D visual feedback significantly improves PR control in novice operators through structured training, enabling feedback-driven adaptation and reducing reliance on extensive heuristic adjustments.

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