Feasibility of emotion detection via facial muscle activity sensors embedded in glasses frame - FEDEm-Glasses
Lead Participant:
EMTEQ LIMITED
Abstract
We have developed novel, miniaturised muscle activity sensors that work without the need for invasive procedures. We aim to integrate these into a glasses frame. In combination with a six-axis motion sensor (gyroscope and accelerometer) we want to demonstrate:
-Detection of corrugator (frown) muscle activity, without drawbacks of EMG (skin preparation, obtrusive caps)
-Accurate detection of head position, without drawbacks of remote cameras (occlusion, reference objects)
-Gesture recognition through a combination of the above
-Assessment of emotional state, through head position and corrugator response to IAPS images
-Performance compared to conventional EMG technology
This work could lead to gesture activated devices, enhanced software that detects user engagement and entertainment that detects emotional state of the user.
-Detection of corrugator (frown) muscle activity, without drawbacks of EMG (skin preparation, obtrusive caps)
-Accurate detection of head position, without drawbacks of remote cameras (occlusion, reference objects)
-Gesture recognition through a combination of the above
-Assessment of emotional state, through head position and corrugator response to IAPS images
-Performance compared to conventional EMG technology
This work could lead to gesture activated devices, enhanced software that detects user engagement and entertainment that detects emotional state of the user.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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EMTEQ LIMITED | £50,000 | £ 31,715 |
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