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ArticleSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Time-Frequency Analysis of Motor Imagery During Plantar and Dorsal Flexion Movements Using a Low-Cost Ankle Exoskeleton.

Cristina Polo-Hortigüela, Mario Ortiz, Paula Soriano-Segura, Eduardo Iáñez, José M Azorín

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Cristina Polo-HortigüelaBrain-Machine Interface Systems Lab, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, 03202 Elche, Spain.ORCID 0009-0008-1841-8209
Mario OrtizBrain-Machine Interface Systems Lab, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, 03202 Elche, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-4269-1554
Paula Soriano-SeguraBrain-Machine Interface Systems Lab, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, 03202 Elche, Spain.ORCID 0009-0009-7879-4764
Eduardo IáñezBrain-Machine Interface Systems Lab, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, 03202 Elche, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-8057-5952
José M AzorínBrain-Machine Interface Systems Lab, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, 03202 Elche, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-5548-9657

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European Union's research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie 101118964MICIU/AEI/10.13039 501100011033 PRE2022-103336MICIU /AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by ERDF, EU PID2021-124111OB-C31Project "Neurokit" funded by Centro Internacional para la Investigación del Envejecimiento de la Fundación de la Comunitat Valenciana (ICAR)Valencian Graduate School and Research Network of Artificial Intelligence (ValgrAI), Generalitat Valenciana and European Union
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Abstract

Sensor technology plays a fundamental role in neuro-motor rehabilitation by enabling precise movement analysis and control. This study explores the integration of brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) and wearable sensors to enhance motor recovery in individuals with neuro-motor impairments. Specifically, different time-frequency transforms are evaluated to analyze the correlation between electroencephalographic (EEG) activity and ankle position, measured by using inertial measurement units (IMUs). A low-cost ankle exoskeleton was designed to conduct the experimental trials. Six subjects performed plantar and dorsal flexion movements while the EEG and IMU signals were recorded. The correlation between brain activity and foot kinematics was analyzed using the Short-Time Fourier Transform (STFT), Stockwell (ST), Hilbert-Huang (HHT), and Chirplet (CT) methods. The 8-20 Hz frequency band exhibited the highest correlation values. For motor imagery classification, the STFT achieved the highest accuracy (92.9%) using an EEGNet-based classifier and a state-machine approach. This study presents a dual approach: the analysis of EEG-movement correlation in different cognitive states, and the systematic comparison of four time-frequency transforms for both correlation and classification performance. The results support the potential of combining EEG and IMU data for BMI applications and highlight the importance of cognitive state in motion analysis for accessible neurorehabilitation technologies.

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AnkleExoskeleton DeviceAdultBiomechanical PhenomenaBrain-Computer InterfacesElectroencephalographyFemaleFootFourier AnalysisHumansMaleMovementWearable Electronic Devicesbrain–machine interface (BMI)electroencephalography (EEG)inertial measurement units (IMUs)low-cost exoskeletonmotor imageryneurorehabilitationtime-frequency transforms

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