Well, I don’t think they have stated it as an aim. But from their explanation of how they arrived at their NERIS model, that was what I interpreted. I’m no expert though.

Here, take a look at that explanation:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.16personalities.com/articles/our-theory/amp

They mentioned that they combined the best of type-based and trait-based theory. Would love to know your thoughts on this.