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Affectiva: Emotion Recognition and Analysis
- Data and Analytics
- Computer Vision
- Enterprise companies
- Mid-market companies
- Market research firms
- Automotive OEMs
- Media and entertainment agencies
Pricing
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At a glance
- Best for
- Enterprise companies, Mid-market companies, Market research firms, Automotive OEMs, Media and entertainment agencies
- Key use cases
- Ad and Content Testing, Driver Monitoring, User Experience (UX) Research, Behavioral Research
- Official website
- Visit Affectiva official website
How AI is used
Affectiva is an emotion recognition tool that uses computer vision and machine learning to identify human emotions and cognitive states. The software is designed for organizations that need to quantify human reactions using a large facial expression database.
The technology is available for different business needs, including a Media Analytics platform for advertising and content testing, and in-cabin sensing for the automotive industry. For developers and researchers, it offers a Facial Coding SDK that allows for real-time facial expression analysis to be embedded into applications.
Buyers should confirm the technical requirements for the SDK, as it supports specific operating systems like Windows and Linux. Because the tool is targeted toward larger organizations and research needs, its fit may vary for small businesses with limited technical resources.
Key Features
Emotion Detection
Identifies basic emotions and additional states such as sentimentality and confusion using facial coding.
Facial Coding SDK
A toolkit for integrating real-time facial expression analysis into digital applications.
Media Analytics
Tools for measuring emotional engagement and consumer responses to advertisements and entertainment content.
In-Cabin Sensing AI
Technology designed to monitor driver attention, distraction, and emotional states within a vehicle.
Facial Action Unit (AU) Detection
Tracks over 20 action units based on the Facial Action Coding System for facial movement analysis.
Multi-Face Tracking
Supports the simultaneous detection and analysis of multiple faces in a single video source.
Use Cases
Ad and Content Testing
Analyzing how consumers engage with video ads or entertainment to help refine media spend.
Driver Monitoring
Using in-cabin cameras to detect if a driver is tired or distracted to support automotive safety.
User Experience (UX) Research
Measuring user frustration or satisfaction during interactions with digital products.
Behavioral Research
Using the SDK to collect facial data for academic or clinical psychological studies.
FAQ
What does Affectiva do?
- Affectiva uses machine learning and computer vision to detect human emotions and cognitive states through facial expression analysis.
Who is Affectiva designed for?
- It is designed for mid-market and enterprise companies, particularly those in advertising, automotive, and market research.
Does Affectiva require an internet connection?
- The Affectiva Facial Coding SDK is designed to run locally, meaning it does not require internet connectivity for processing.
Source category: Data & Analytics
Source subcategory: Computer Vision
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