Motivation:

Reliable real-time monitoring of EEG and ECG is critical in field and emergency settings, yet conventional electrodes are highly susceptible to motion artifacts. The ear canal, with its stable and enclosed anatomy, offers a promising site for minimizing movement-induced noise. This work evaluates auricular electrophysiological recordings as a more robust alternative for future field-deployable neurocardiac monitoring.

Method:

Participant completed an alternate eyes open / eyes closed (EO / EC)vigilance task in three graded motion / noise conditions: (a) Parked-Engine off, (b) Parked-Engine on (idle vibration with engine operating at on average 1100 rpm) and (c) City Drive ( 30 mph)

Publication:

Ascani Orsini, A., Liu, C., Shen, B., Cao, M., Xu, H., Ananthakumar, T., Cho, S. M., and Thakor, N. “Auricular Electrophysiology Demonstrates Enhanced Stability Under Vehicle Vibration and Acceleration.” Under review at Military Medicine Journal.

Team：Alessandro Ascani Orsini, Chang (Holly) Liu, Beichen Shen, Haoyu Xu.

Lab: Thakor Lab.