FaceReader automatically analyses facial expressions, providing an objective measurement of emotions.  It classifies the six basic expressions: happy, sad, angry, surprised, scared and disgusted, as well as recognising ‘contempt’ and a ‘neutral’ state.  Attitudes such as ‘interest’, ‘boredom’ and ‘confusion’ can also be automatically measured and recent work even allows researchers to explore whether a person is being sincere (for example when they smile).
FaceReader also logs: Action Units, valence, arousal, gaze direction, head orientation, facial states and custom expressions.
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Using still images, video clips or a live feed, FaceReader classifies the face through:
Meet the Modules!
FaceReader 10 now has a host of new modules for you to add as needed. For existing licences holders of older versions, an inexpensive upgrade will allow you to add these!
| Feature | Benefit | |
|---|---|---|
| Easy to use and automatic analysis | Saves time and gives clear insights into facial behaviour | |
| Project Action Module | Analyse group data and present stimuli using the Stimulus Presentation Tool | |
| Baby FaceReader | Since young infants are unable to provide verbal feedback, their facial expressions can give extra insights that help to understand their emotional reactions. | |
| Action Unit Module | Classifies the 20 most common action units for more subtle facial changes, and 3 affective attitudes: ‘interest’, ‘boredom’ and ‘confusion’ on an experimental basis | |
| RPPG Module | Estimates heart rate from colour changes in the skin, reflecting blood flow and oxygenation | |
| Wide variety of visualisation options | Data easily accessible to users | |
| Integrated with other data sources such as other behaviours, physiological measurements and eye tracking via The Observer XT | Part of a complete solution for your research needs |
| Option | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| The Observer XT | Integrate your automatic facial expression data with other behaviours for a complete analysis |
| Product | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| The Observer XT | Automatically import FaceReader data and video into The Observer for analysis and further coding | |
| Tobii Pro Spectrum | Analyse the participant video from an eye tracking study for additional insights | |
| NoldusHub | Synchronises collection of emotion, eye tracking and physiological data |
| User | Task | |
|---|---|---|
| Psychologists | Researching fear responses | |
| Market Research | Testing the impact of new marketing material | |
| Education | Developing more provocative and memorable study aids | |
| Human-computer interaction | Examining the effectiveness of user interfaces |