EEG analysis for cognition during soccer play experience using head-mounted display

In soccer games, the cognitive ability to understand a situation is essential. In this study, we use an HMD-type VR system in combination with an EEG-measuring device to measure brain waves while experiencing a specific soccer situation in a VR space and analyze the brain wave characteristics during cognition. To obtain accurate EEG measurements, we have to cope with the unexpected influence of body movements that occur while wearing the HMD on EEG measurements, including head rotation and gaze movement, which typically happen in HMD VR experience. In this research, we build a preliminary system that can measure EEG together with head rotation and gaze movement. Based on the alpha and beta band power of EEG frequency analysis, we discuss the influence of body movements on EEG analysis during different types of pass experiences. We found that the band powers of active experiences are larger than those of passive experiences.