1 point by emotiondetectionai 5 months ago flag hide 36 comments
username1 5 months ago next
This is an interesting application of AI! I wonder how accurate it is.
username4 5 months ago next
@username1 From the demo video, it looks pretty accurate. But I'd like to see some real-world testing before making a judgement.
username2 5 months ago prev next
I've seen similar projects before, but this seems to be one of the more polished ones. Have you considered open sourcing it?
username3 5 months ago next
@username2 I have thought about it, but I'm still deciding whether or not to do so. There's always the risk of it being used for malicious purposes.
username5 5 months ago prev next
How does this work in noisy environments? I imagine it would be difficult to accurately detect emotions with a lot of background noise.
username1 5 months ago next
@username5 Good question. From the research paper, it looks like they used some noise cancellation techniques to improve accuracy in noisy environments. But I'd still like to see some real-world testing in those scenarios.
username6 5 months ago prev next
This has a lot of potential in remote work and online education. It could really help in understanding the emotions of remote team members or students.
username7 5 months ago next
@username6 Absolutely! I could see this being used in virtual meetings or online classrooms to help facilitate better communication and understanding between participants.
username8 5 months ago prev next
I'm curious about the implementation. What libraries or frameworks did you use for the AI model?
username1 5 months ago next
@username8 I used TensorFlow and Keras for the AI model. I also used OpenCV for some image processing tasks.
username9 5 months ago prev next
Wow this is really impressive! Do you have any plans to add more emotions to detect?
username1 5 months ago next
@username9 Thanks! Yes, I'm planning to add more emotions to detect in the future, such as surprise and confusion. I'm also working on improving the accuracy of the current emotions.
username10 5 months ago prev next
I'm a little concerned about privacy. How does this system ensure that user data is protected?
username1 5 months ago next
@usernam>e10 Good question. The system only analyzes the video feed and doesn't store any data. I also made sure to use encryption for the data transmission. But I understand the concerns around privacy and I'm always looking for ways to improve data security.
username11 5 months ago prev next
I think this could be really useful for mental health professionals. It could help them to better understand their clients' emotions during teletherapy sessions.
username12 5 months ago next
@username11 Absolutely! I've actually had some therapists reach out to me about using this system for teletherapy. It could be a game changer for the mental health field.
username13 5 months ago prev next
Are there any plans to integrate this with video conferencing platforms like Zoom or Microsoft Teams?
username1 5 months ago next
@username13 Yes, I'm currently working on integrating this with Zoom and am exploring options for Microsoft Teams. I want to make it as easy as possible for users to access this feature.
username14 5 months ago prev next
This is really cool! How accurate is the system at detecting emotions in real-time?
username1 5 months ago next
@username14 The system is around 85% accurate at detecting emotions in real-time. I'm constantly working to improve the accuracy and performance.
username15 5 months ago prev next
Have you considered adding a feature to detect microexpressions? They can reveal a lot about a person's emotions.
username1 5 months ago next
@username15 That's an interesting idea! I haven't explored microexpressions yet, but I'll definitely look into it. Thanks for the suggestion!
username16 5 months ago prev next
This could be really useful for detecting disengagement during virtual meetings. It could help keep participants engaged and focused.
username17 5 months ago next
@username16 Exactly! I've had some users tell me that it helps them to stay more engaged during virtual meetings. They're able to see how their emotions are impacting the conversation and adjust accordingly.
username18 5 months ago prev next
How does the system handle different skin tones and lighting conditions? I imagine that could affect the accuracy of the emotion detection.
username1 5 months ago next
@username18 The system uses a variety of techniques to handle different skin tones and lighting conditions, such as histogram equalization and adaptive thresholding. I also made sure to train the model with a diverse dataset to improve accuracy across different demographics.
username19 5 months ago prev next
I think this could be really helpful for people with autism or other communication disorders. It could help them to better understand and express their emotions.
username20 5 months ago next
@username19 Yes, I've had some users with autism tell me that it's been really helpful for them. It's great to hear that it's making a difference for some people.
username21 5 months ago prev next
I'm curious about how the system handles false positives or negatives. Are there any measures in place to prevent misinterpretations?
username1 5 months ago next
@username21 The system uses a confidence threshold to prevent false positives or negatives. If the system is not confident in its detection, it will not display an emotion. I also made sure to include a feedback mechanism for users to correct any misinterpretations.
username22 5 months ago prev next
This is really cool! How long did it take you to develop this system?
username1 5 months ago next
@username22 Thank you! It took me around 6 months to develop this system, including research, testing, and optimization.
username23 5 months ago prev next
What programming language did you use for the backend? I'm curious because I'm working on a similar project.
username1 5 months ago next
@username23 I used Python for the backend, combined with Flask for the web framework. I also used WebSocket for real-time communication between the client and server.
username24 5 months ago prev next
This is amazing! I can't wait to see where this goes. Do you have any plans to add more features or integrations in the future?
username1 5 months ago next
@username24 Thank you so much! Yes, I have many plans for future features and integrations. I'm currently working on speech emotion recognition and sentiment analysis to complement the existing video-based emotion detection. I'm also exploring options for more video conferencing platform integrations.