EmoSense

Introducing EmoSense: Revolutionising Real-Time Emotion Recognition in Virtual Reality

EmoSense is an innovative solution developed by the REVEAL Centre at the University of Bath, designed to enhance Virtual Reality (VR) experiences through advanced emotion recognition technology. By analysing neurophysiological signals, EmoSense estimates the emotions of the user. This empowers VR developers to adapt virtual environments to users’ emotional states in real-time to create a more engaging and personalised experience.

Key Features:

• Real-Time Emotion Detection: Utilises neurophysiological data such as heart rate, electrodermal activity, and facial expressions to accurately assess emotional states during VR use.
• Real-Time Data Cleaning: Removes noise and artifacts from sensor measures in real-time. EmoSense can work accurately for even high-intensity use cases such as VR exergaming.
• Comprehensive SDK: Provides developers and researchers with tools to accurately measure emotional responses and to integrate emotion-responsive features into VR applications, promoting innovative VR solutions.

Applications:

• Personalised Gaming: Can be used to tailor gaming experiences based on emotional feedback, enhancing user satisfaction and engagement.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Supports mental health treatments by creating immersive experiences that respond to emotional cues, facilitating therapeutic engagement.
• Research and Development: Offers a robust platform for studying emotions in VR, contributing to advancements in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sports and Exercise Science, Health, Engineering and Art.

For more information or to access an evaluation license to integrate the EmoSense SDK in your own project, please contact us.

EmoSense is based on our award winning research on emotion recognition in Virtual Reality:

1. Sweating the Details: Emotion Recognition and the Influence of Physical Exertion in Virtual Reality Exergaming (CHI 2024)

2. Affect Recognition Using Psychophysiological Correlates in High Intensity VR Exergaming (CHI 2020)