Contactless Yagi-Patch Electrodes for Electroencephalogram (EEG) headsets, to be used for Robotic Applications

Abstract

Recent research has shown that Yagi-patch antennae are able to act as non-contact electrodes, to read electro-magnetic signal generated from muscles. Using the same principle, this paper investigates the possibility of using similar electrodes, and the characteristic performance, when tested on an electroencephalogram headset. Tests were conducted on ten volunteers. From the results obtained, a suggested configuration is discussed to be used for future research, such as in robotic and mechatronics applications.