Special Track on Affective Computing

Affective computing (AC) is an emerging field that aspires to narrow the communicative gap between the highly emotional human and the emotionally challenged computer by developing computational systems that recognize and respond to the affective states (for example, moods, emotions) of the user. e basic tenet behind AC systems is that automatically recognizing and responding to a user’s affective states during interactions with a computer can enhance the quality of the interaction, thereby making the computer interface more usable, enjoyable, and effective. For example, an affect-sensitive learning environment that detects and responds to student frustration is expected to increase motivation, engagement, and learning gains.