Project Synopsis

on
Emotion Detector

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements

For the award of the degree of

Bachelor of Technology
in
Computer Science & Engineering

Submitted To:- Submitted By:-

Dr. Upasana Lakhina (AP) Bablu – 2822906
Dr. Aakanksha Mahajan(AP) Divya Sharma – 2821038
Jatin - 2822914

Panipat Institute of Engineering & Technology, Samalkha, Panipat

Affiliated to

Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra, India

(2024-2025)
 PANIPAT INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of Computer Science and Engineering

UNDERTAKING

We, Bhawna Bhatia (2821030), Himanshu Arora (2821226) and Krish (2821058) of Btech CSE
(Semester- VIII) of the Panipat Institute of Engineering & Technology, Samalkha (Panipat)
hereby declare that I am the whole sole responsible for the timely submission of the Project III.
We also hereby declare that we are whole sole responsible for the project work should be done as
per project guideline issued by the department, if any shortcoming will be found in my work
regarding timely submission and quality of work, the department will have full authority to reject
our work at any point of time and also have full authority to deduct our marks.

Place: Panipat Institue of Engineering and Technology

Name of Student
Bhawna Bhatia (2821030)
Date: Himanshu Arora (2821226)
Krish (2821058)
 ABSTRACT
In today’s digital world, understanding human emotions has become essential in
fields like artificial intelligence, healthcare, and customer service. This project,
Emotion Detector, aims to analyze human emotions based on facial expressions,
text, or voice inputs using machine learning techniques.

The system leverages deep learning models, such as Convolutional Neural

Networks (CNNs) for facial emotion recognition, Natural Language Processing
(NLP) for text-based sentiment analysis, and speech processing techniques for
voice emotion detection. The goal is to classify emotions into categories like happy,
sad, angry, surprised, neutral, and fearful.

Through this project, we aim to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and
emotional intelligence, creating a smarter and more empathetic AI system.
 INTRODUCTION
Traditional human-computer interactions lack emotional awareness, making them
less engaging and effective. Many existing systems fail to detect user emotions,
leading to poor user experience and communication gaps. This project aims to bridge
this gap by developing an AI-based system capable of accurately identifying
emotions and responding accordingly.

Emotions are a fundamental part of human interaction and influence decision-

making, communication, and overall well-being. With advancements in Artificial
Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), it is now possible to develop
systems that can recognize and interpret human emotions through various inputs such
as text, speech, and facial expressions.

This project focuses on creating an Emotion Detection System that can classify
emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, and neutrality using
Natural Language Processing (NLP), Speech Processing, and Computer Vision
techniques. The system will analyze human input and determine the underlying
emotional state, enabling better human-computer interaction and enhancing various
real-world applications.

Motivation

Understanding emotions is essential in multiple fields such as mental health

monitoring, customer service, e-learning, and social media analysis. Emotion
detection can help improve chatbots, virtual assistants, recommendation systems,
and even therapy applications, making technology more empathetic and responsive
to human needs.
Describe the type of system being developed.

The Emotion Detector being developed is an AI-based intelligent system that can
analyze and classify human emotions using text, speech, and facial expressions. It
falls under the category of Human-Centered AI Systems that enhance human-
computer interaction by making machines more empathetic and responsive.

1. Multimodal Emotion Recognition System

➢ The system will process multiple input types (text, voice, and images) to
detect emotions accurately.
➢ It integrates Natural Language Processing (NLP), Speech Processing, and
Computer Vision techniques.

2. Real-Time & Offline Processing

➢ The system can detect emotions in real time using a live camera, microphone,
or text input.
➢ It can also analyze pre-recorded data, such as stored voice clips or text
messages.

3. Machine Learning & Deep Learning-Based System

➢ Uses ML and DL algorithms like Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)

for facial recognition, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) for text analysis,
and speech recognition models for voice emotion detection.
Who is system being developed for?

The Emotion Detection System is being developed for a diverse range of users
across various industries, aiming to enhance human-computer interaction by
integrating emotional intelligence into AI-based systems. In the mental health and
wellness sector, psychologists, therapists, and self-help applications can utilize the
system to analyze emotional states through voice, text, or facial expressions, aiding
in mental health monitoring and self-awareness. Businesses, particularly in customer
service and feedback analysis, can benefit from emotion detection by improving
chatbot interactions, enhancing customer support, and analyzing user sentiments
from reviews or service calls.

In the field of education and e-learning, teachers and online platforms can use the
system to gauge student emotions, helping educators adjust their teaching methods
for better engagement. Similarly, social media analysts and content creators can
leverage emotion detection to understand audience reactions and trends, making their
content more relatable and engaging. AI researchers and developers can integrate this
system into virtual assistants, chatbots, and interactive applications, improving
human-like interactions in artificial intelligence.

What will be the main challenge for you in building the

system?

The main challenge in building the Emotion Detection System will be ensuring
high accuracy and real-time performance across different modalities (text, speech,
and facial expressions). Emotion recognition is inherently complex because emotions
vary across individuals, cultures, and contexts.
One major challenge is data quality and diversity—training the system requires
large, diverse datasets to handle different skin tones, languages, accents, and
emotional expressions accurately. Bias in datasets can lead to inaccurate predictions,
making fairness and inclusivity a key concern.

Another challenge is multi-modal integration, where text, speech, and facial

expressions need to be analyzed together for a more holistic understanding of
emotions. Synchronizing these inputs and resolving conflicts (e.g., when a user’s
words indicate happiness, but their facial expression suggests sadness) requires
advanced fusion techniques. Real-time processing is also crucial, especially for
applications like live chatbots or surveillance, but deep learning models can be
computationally expensive, demanding efficient optimization to reduce latency.

Furthermore, handling ambiguous or mixed emotions is difficult because humans

often express more than one emotion simultaneously. For example, someone may be
"nervous yet excited," which current AI models struggle to interpret accurately.
Privacy and ethical concerns also pose challenges, as emotion detection systems
deal with sensitive user data. Ensuring compliance with data protection laws (such
as GDPR) and addressing ethical concerns about surveillance and emotional
manipulation will be essential.
 SCOPE

What functionalities you will cover in project?

Functionality Description

1. Multi-Modal Emotion Detection. Detect emotions from text, speech, and facial
expressions using AI-based models.

2. Facial Expression Recognition Uses computer vision and deep learning to

analyze facial features and classify emotions such
as happy, sad, angry, surprised, neutral, and
fearful.

3. Text-Based Emotion Analysis Uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) to

detect emotions in text from chat messages,
emails, or social media posts.

4. Voice-Based Emotion Detection Uses speech processing and machine learning to

analyze tone, pitch, and intensity in voice
recordings or live audio.

5. Real-Time Emotion Detection Processes live camera input, microphone audio, or

text input in real time to provide immediate
emotional feedback.

6. Emotion Visualization & Feedback Displays detected emotions using charts, graphs,
and probability scores for better interpretation.
 SIGNIFICANCE OF PROJECT

The Emotion Detection System holds significant value across various domains by
enhancing human-computer interaction and enabling AI to understand and respond to
human emotions effectively. In mental health and wellness, it can help
psychologists and individuals track emotional patterns, providing insights for therapy
and self-awareness. Businesses, especially in customer service and marketing, can
leverage emotion detection to improve chatbot interactions, analyze customer
sentiment, and personalize user experiences. In education, it can assist teachers and
e-learning platforms in monitoring student engagement, ensuring a more adaptive
and responsive learning environment.

Furthermore, the system plays a crucial role in social media analysis, helping brands
and analysts understand public sentiment towards products, services, or global
events. In law enforcement and security, emotion recognition can assist in lie
detection and threat assessment, enhancing safety measures. The gaming and
entertainment industry can also benefit by integrating emotional responses into
interactive experiences, creating more immersive and adaptive games. Additionally,
by incorporating real-time processing, data privacy measures, and multi-modal
analysis, this system ensures a comprehensive, scalable, and ethical approach to
emotion recognition. Overall, the project contributes to the advancement of AI-
driven emotional intelligence, making technology more human-centric and
impactful.
 TOOLS AND TECNOLOGY USED-

The Emotion Detection System utilizes a combination of machine learning, deep

learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to analyze emotions from
text, speech, and facial expressions.

For text-based emotion analysis, Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools like
NLTK, spaCy, and Transformers (Hugging Face) help process and classify
emotions in written content. Sentiment analysis models further enhance this
capability.

For facial expression recognition, OpenCV, DeepFace, and MediaPipe are used
to detect and analyze facial features, classifying emotions such as happiness, sadness,
anger, and surprise. Deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch help
train these models for higher accuracy.

For speech-based emotion recognition, Librosa and Praat analyze voice pitch,
tone, and intensity to determine the emotional state. These tools process audio data
and extract relevant features for classification.

The frontend is developed using React.js or Angular, ensuring an interactive

graphical user interface (GUI) that displays results visually with graphs and charts
using Chart.js or D3.js. The system is designed to work in real-time and can be
integrated into various applications like mental health monitoring, education, and AI
assistants.
 TIME FRAME REQUIRED FOR VARIOUS
STAGES OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

Sr. No. PHASES TIME DURATION DATE

1. Software Requirement Specification 2 WEEKS

2. System Design 3 WEEKS

3. Coding 4 WEEKS

4. Implementation 3 WEEKS

5. Testing 3 WEEKS
 REFERENCES-
1. OpenCV for Face Detection – https://docs.opencv.org

2. TensorFlow/Keras for Deep Learning Models – https://www.tensorflow.org

3. NLTK for Text Emotion Analysis – https://www.nltk.org

4. spaCy for NLP Processing – https://spacy.io

5. Librosa for Speech Processing – https://librosa.org

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