Deep convolutional neural network architecture for facial emotion recognition

Facial emotion detection is crucial in affective computing, with applications in human-computer interaction, psychological research, and sentiment analysis. This study explores how deep convolutional neural networks (DCNNs) can enhance the accuracy and reliability of facial emotion detection by focusing on the extraction of detailed facial features and robust training techniques. Our proposed DCNN architecture uses its multi-layered design to automatically extract detailed facial features. By combining convolutional and pooling layers, the model effectively captures both subtle facial details and higher-level emotional patterns. Extensive testing on the benchmark Fer2013Plus dataset shows that our DCNN model outperforms traditional methods, achieving high accuracy in recognizing a variety of emotions. Additionally, we explore transfer learning techniques, showing that pre-trained DCNNs can effectively handle specific emotion recognition tasks even with limited labeled data. Our research focuses on improving the accuracy of emotion detection, demonstrating the model’s capability to capture emotion-related facial cues through detailed feature extraction. Ultimately, this work advances facial emotion detection, with significant applications in various human-centric technological fields. © 2024 Pruthviraja et al.