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Using Brain Activity to Predict Task Performance and Operator Efficiency
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Using Brain Activity to Predict Task Performance and Operator Efficiency

Hasan Ayaz, Scott Bunce, Patricia Shewokis, Kurtulus Izzetoglu, Ben Willems and Banu Onaral
Advances in Brain Inspired Cognitive Systems, pp 147-155
2012

Abstract

cognitive workload working memory task efficiency fNIR optical brain imaging
The efficiency and safety of many complex human-machine systems are closely related to the cognitive workload and situational awareness of their human operators. In this study, we utilized functional near infrared (fNIR) spectroscopy to monitor anterior prefrontal cortex activation of experienced operators during a standard working memory and attention task, the n-back. Results indicated that task efficiency can be estimated using operator’s fNIR and behavioral measures together. Moreover, fNIR measures had more predictive power than behavioral measures for estimating operator’s future task performance in higher difficulty conditions.

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