Measuring motor skill proficiency is critical for the certification of highly skilled individuals in numerous fields. However, conventional measures use subjective metrics that often cannot distinguish between expertise levels. We present an advanced optical neuroimaging methodology that can objectively and successfully classify subjects with different expertise levels associated with bimanual motor dexterity. The methodology was tested by assessing laparoscopic surgery skills within the framework of the fundamentals of a laparoscopic surgery program, which is a prerequisite for certification in general surgery. We demonstrate that optical-based metrics outperformed current metrics for surgical certification in classifying subjects with varying surgical expertise. Moreover, we report that optical neuroimaging allows for the successful classification of subjects during the acquisition of these skills.

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用光学神经成像评估双手运动技能。

测量运动技能熟练程度对于许多领域的高技能人员的认证至关重要。然而，传统的衡量标准使用的是主观指标，通常无法区分专业水平。我们提出了一种先进的光学神经成像方法，可以客观且成功地对具有与双手运动灵活性相关的不同专业水平的受试者进行分类。通过在腹腔镜手术计划基础框架内评估腹腔镜手术技能来测试该方法，这是普通外科认证的先决条件。我们证明，在对具有不同外科专业知识的受试者进行分类时，基于光学的指标优于当前的外科认证指标。而且，