We talk IoT: Emotion in the Machine: Exploring Affective Computing - Episode 45

With the rapid growth of IoT devices around us, imagine if our gadgets could not only process information but also understand and respond to our emotions. Today’s special guest is Nina Holzer. She is a researcher from the renowned Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS and the team lead for 'Multimodal Human Sensing'. Together, we'll explore the fascinating intersection of human emotions, artificial intelligence, and the future of human-computer interaction. So, tune in as we delve deep into the heartbeats of our machines. #affectivecomputing #humanmachineinteraction #ai #wetalkiot   Summary of this week's episode: (01:59) Introductions (02:32) What is affective computing (04:35) Use cases for affective computing (11:03) Challenges in decoding emotions (16:31) Ethical considerations (19:32) Researching cognitive load (23:48) The relationship between humans and machines   Show notes: Nina Holzer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-holzer-15357b262/ Mental Overload Database: https://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/en/ff/sse/sse-automotive/multimodal-data-set-for-mental-overload-adabase.html Research on affective computing: https://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/en/ff/sse/affective-computing.html About Avnet Silica: This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica - The Engineers of Evolution: https://my.avnet.com/silica/resources/podcast/ You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/. 

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The We talk IoT podcast keeps listeners updated on the most important developments in the world of the internet of things, iIoT, artificial intelligence, and cognitive computing. Our guests are leading industry experts, business professionals, and experienced journalists as they discuss some of today’s hottest tech topics and how they can help boost your bottom line. You can follow We talk IoT – the Internet of Things Business podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. About the host Stefanie Ruth Heyduck is a science and tech journalist with over 20 years of experience. She has worked for renowned magazines, research institutions, and tech companies. Also, she is an experienced communications consultant and supports her clients with digital and content strategies and new work transformations.