Affective Computing: Machines That Understand and Respond to Emotions (2027)
Affective Computing: Machines That Understand and Respond to Emotions (2027) Imagine a world where your devices not only respond to your commands but also understand your feelings. This is the promise of affective computing, a rapidly evolving field at the intersection of computer science, psychology, and cognitive science. By 2027, affective computing is poised to transform how we interact with technology, making our interactions more intuitive, personalized, and human-like. What is Affective Computing? Affective computing is the study and development of systems and devices that can recognize, interpret, process, and simulate human emotions. These systems use a variety of inputs,