In the midst of the current causal revolution, experimental methods are increasingly
embraced across the social sciences. We first document the growth in the use of the …

Thermal infrared imaging has been proposed, and is now used, as a tool for the non-contact
and non-invasive computational assessment of human autonomic nervous activity and …

Since the early 2000s, the proliferation of cameras, whether in mobile phones or CCTV, led
to a sharp increase in visual recordings of human behavior. This vast pool of data enables …

Contact with nature is widely considered to ameliorate psychological stress, but the
empirical support for a causal link is limited. We conducted a systematic review to synthesize …

The analysis of human facial expressions from the thermal images captured by the Infrared
Thermal Imaging (IRTI) cameras has recently gained importance compared to images …

System and method for estimating posture of a user based on a model and images captured
by at least two head-mounted cameras that are worn by the user and are oriented down …

Affective states, which refer to feelings or emotions, are a key component of animal welfare,
but these are also difficult to assess. Drawing upon a body of theoretical and applied work …

A head mounted system (HMS) configured to collect facial expressions of the user wearing
the HMS. The HMS includes a frame and at least four cameras coupled to the frame. First …

Following theories of emotional embodiment, the facial feedback hypothesis suggests that
individuals' subjective experiences of emotion are influenced by their facial expressions …

Affective states are expressed in an individual's physical appearance, ranging from facial
expressions and body postures, to indicators of physiological arousal (eg, a blush) …