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  • Computer Science
  • Engineering

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  • Manual coding of facial expressions is time-consuming and limits research speed.
  • Conventional video setups (webcams, tripods) present challenges in cost, reliability, and flexibility for facial expression research.
  • Advances in computer vision and machine learning facilitate automated facial expression analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel, cost-effective, mobile head-mounted camera system for capturing facial expression data.
  • To provide open-source instructions and blueprints for constructing the head-mounted camera.
  • To demonstrate the system's utility in diverse experimental settings through proof-of-concept studies.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a mobile head-mounted camera using open-source blueprints.
  • Utilizing the open-source Python toolbox FaceSync for automated video synchronization.
  • Conducting four proof-of-concept studies to validate the system's performance.

Main Results:

  • The head-mounted camera system offers a significantly lower cost alternative to conventional setups.
  • The FaceSync toolbox enables efficient and automated video synchronization.
  • The system demonstrated reliable measurement and analysis of facial expressions in various experimental conditions, including group interactions.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed head-mounted camera system provides a flexible, reliable, and affordable solution for facial expression research.
  • Open-source accessibility lowers barriers to entry for researchers in facial expression analysis.
  • This technology facilitates advancements in understanding human emotions and social interactions through improved data capture.