Peak Performance Trainer (PPT
TM): Interactive Neuro-educational Technology to Increase the Pace and Efficiency of Rifle Marksmanship Training
Giby Raphael22, Chris Berka22
, Djordje Popovic22, Gregory K. W. K. Chung23, Sam O. Nagashima23, Adrienne Behneman22, Gene Davis22 and Robin Johnson22
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Advanced Brain Monitoring, 2237 Faraday Ave., Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008, |
| (23) |
UCLA/National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing: CRESST, |
Abstract
Marksmanship training involves a combination of classroom instructional learning and field practice involving the instantiation
of a well-defined set of sensory, motor and cognitive skills. Current training procedures rely heavily on conventional classroom
instruction often with qualitative assessment based on observation (i.e. coaching). We have developed a novel device called
the Peak Performance Trainer (PPTTM) which can accelerate the progression from novice-to-expert based on automated inferences from neurophysiological measurements.
Our previous work has revealed specific EEG correlates to stages of skill acquisition in simple learning and memory tasks.
We have incorporated this knowledge as well as an array of other physiological metrics to develop a field-deployable training
technology with continuous physiological monitoring in combination with simultaneous measures of performance, workload, engagement
and distraction, accuracy, speed and efficiency. This paper outlines the features of the PPT and the preliminary results of
its use in marksmanship training.
Keywords EEG - Heart rate - Alpha - Theta - Haptics
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