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Li Y, Qi Y, Wang Y, Wang Y, Xu K, Pan G. Robust neural decoding by kernel regression with Siamese representation learning. J Neural Eng 2021; 18. [PMID: 34663771 DOI: 10.1088/1741-2552/ac2c4e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Abstract
Objective. Brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) provide a direct pathway between the brain and external devices such as computer cursors and prosthetics, which have great potential in motor function restoration. One critical limitation of current BMI systems is the unstable performance, partly due to the variability of neural signals. Studies showed that neural activities exhibit trial-to-trial variability, and the preferred direction of neurons frequently changes under different conditions. Therefore, a fixed decoding function does not work well.Approach. To deal with the problems, we propose a novel kernel regression framework. The nonparametric kernel regression is used to fit diverse decoding functions by finding similar neural patterns to handle neural variations caused by varying tuning functions. Further, the representations of raw neural signals are learned by Siamese networks and constrained by kinematic parameters, which can alleviate neural variations caused by intrinsic noises and task-irrelevant information. The representations are jointly learned with the kernel regression framework in an end-to-end manner so that neural variations can be tackled effectively.Main results. Experiments on two datasets demonstrate that our approach outperforms most existing methods and significantly improves the robustness in challenging situations such as limited samples and missing channels.Significance. The proposed approach demonstrates robust performance with different conditions and provides a new and inspiring perspective toward robust BMI control.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yangang Li
- Qiushi Academy for Advanced Studies, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.,College of Computer Science and Technology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Computer Science and Technology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.,MOE Frontier Science Center for Brain Science and Brain-machine Integration, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.,Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Qiushi Academy for Advanced Studies, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Qiushi Academy for Advanced Studies, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardio-Cerebral Vascular Detection Technology and Medicinal Effectiveness Appraisal, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Computer Science and Technology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Chen J, Hao Y, Zhang S, Sun G, Xu K, Chen W, Zheng X. An automated behavioral apparatus to combine parameterized reaching and grasping movements in 3D space. J Neurosci Methods 2018; 312:139-147. [PMID: 30502371 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2018.11.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2018] [Revised: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The neural principles underlying reaching and grasping movements have been studied extensively in primates for decades. However, few experimental apparatuses have been developed to enable a flexible combination of reaching and grasping in one task in three-dimensional (3D) space. NEW METHOD By combining a custom turning table with a 3D translational device, we have developed a highly flexible apparatus that enables the subject to reach multiple positions in 3D space, and grasp differently shaped objects with multiple grip types in each position. Meanwhile, hand trajectory and grip types can be recorded via optical motion tracking cameras and touch sensors, respectively. RESULTS We have used the apparatus to successfully train a macaque monkey to accomplish a visually-guided reach-to-grasp task, in which, six objects, fixed on the turning table, were grasped appropriately when they were transported to multiple positions in 3D space. A preliminary analysis of neural signals recorded in primary motor cortex, shows that plenty of neurons exhibit significant tuning to both target position and grip type. COMPARISON WITH EXISTING METHOD(S) Our apparatus realizes an arbitrary combination of parameterized reaching and grasping movements in a single task, which were usually separated or fixed in other systems. Meanwhile, the apparatus has high expansibility in terms of dynamic range, object shapes and applicable subjects. CONCLUSIONS The apparatus provides a valuable platform to study upper limb functions in behavioral and neurophysiological studies, and may facilitate simultaneous reconstruction of reaching and grasping movements in brain-machine interfaces (BMIs).
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- Junjun Chen
- Qiushi Academy for Advanced Studies, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Qiushi Academy for Advanced Studies, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.
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- Qiushi Academy for Advanced Studies, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Qiushi Academy for Advanced Studies, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Qiushi Academy for Advanced Studies, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Qiushi Academy for Advanced Studies, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Qiushi Academy for Advanced Studies, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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