Advanced Affective Computing (EMAI4EU)

This is an advanced-level, self-standing learning module on Affective Computing — the field where technology meets human emotion. 

Module

The module consists of 21 micromodules (approx. 10–21 hours of learning) covering how emotions can be observed and recorded through facial expressions, speech, body pose, and gestures, and how AI systems process this data to understand a person's state of mind. 

Particular attention is paid to emotional interaction, where machines not only sense emotions but respond to them in a natural and empathetic way, illustrated through case studies inspired by real social scenarios such as the Turing test and the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of the course, learners will understand how affective computing is transforming industries ranging from healthcare and education to gaming and assistive technologies.