AffeX: a real-time emotion monitoring and visualization tool. (Demo)

Non-invasive, real-time emotion detection enables continuous and discreet monitoring of affective states, supporting system adaptability while safeguarding user privacy, an essential feature in clinical, educational, and research contexts. This paper presents AffeX, an intuitive tool for the real-time visualization and analysis of facial emotions, designed with a focus on privacy and data transparency. It offers customizable visual feedback, allowing the exploration of emotional responses without compromising identity. Unlike commercial solutions, AffeX ensures full control over data handling, enabling further analysis and multimodal integration, making it especially suitable for privacy-aware and adaptable research scenarios.

keywords: human-computer interaction, real-time visualization, emotion monitoring, face anonymization