Facial expression control starts in a very old part of the nervous system. In the brain stem sits the facial nucleus, which ...
When a baby smiles at you, it's almost impossible not to smile back. This spontaneous reaction to a facial expression is part ...
In human-robot interaction, most robots currently respond reactively, mimicking expressions only after humans act, which ...
Every time we smile, grimace, or flash a quick look of surprise, it feels effortless, but the brain is quietly coordinating an intricate performance.
A research team used 125 physical markers to understand the detailed mechanics of 44 different human facial motions. The aim was to better understand how to convey emotions with artificial faces.