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Moore's Law
Gordon Moore predicted that the number of components on a circuit would double every year or two. This was a basis for computing advancement and set the standard for what to expect in computer power. -
Sentograph
The Sentograph, a device invented by Manfred Clynes, claimed to be able to track and identify different emotions through a tap of a button and the finger pressure associated with the tap.
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Clippy
"Clippy", or the Microsoft Office Assistant, was one of the first interactive robot assistants. This was widely regarded as a failure and was discontinued because of its insistence to help and inability to read the emotions of the users, often causing misunderstandings and frustration. -
Galvactivator
The Galvactivator was a new form of technology that was instrumental in advancement of affective computing. This device used skin conductivity to guess or infer what emotion a person was feeling, and was somewhat successful. This allowed emotions to be quantified for one of the first times. -
iCalm
This device was a small bracelet that monitored heart heart, heat conductivity, and motion. This was used for people with autism to track when they would become agitated and would start to have a meltdown. It allowed researchers to understand when these would occur and what worked best to handle these situations. -
Apple Intelligence
With the introduction of the Apple AI, Apple Intelligence, and the existing Face ID, Apple will soon allow a user to use their camera to detect their emotions easily and help with things such as mental health and online interactions. -
Smart Housing
Smart Housing will identify emotions you are having in your home and how to deal with them effectively. This will be revolutionary for not only everyday life, but those struggling with mental health and anger issues, leading to lower rates of suicide and domestic violence.