Detection of self-paced reaching movement intention from EEG signals

MRCPs (movement related cortical potentials) are slow negative potentials observed in EEG preceding movement, which represents the processing of the cerebral cortex during planning and preparation. Clinical studies have shown that, rehabilitation therapy with the active participation of the central nervous system can rebuild related nerve function and restore the patient's neural plasticity. Characterizing the intention to move by means of electroencephalographic activity can be used in rehabilitation protocols with patients cortical activity taking an active role during the intervention. We describe our method framework including protocol, data processing and pattern recognition. Then the experimental results are analyzed. The tests were carried out with healthy people and achieved satisfactory performance both in trial and asynchronous detection. Our purpose is to apply to restoration of neural pathway of patients.