‘Emotionally Aware’ Computers Coming Soon

A London exhibit at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition will feature a computer system that is “emotionally aware” and is able to read human facial expressions. The computer, developed by researchers from the Royal Society, is able to track 24 facial points. Twenty facial movements — head nods and eyebrow movements included — are already identifiable. The computer will analyze facial expressions to try and read the user’s thoughts.

Now this is classic. What’s for the future? Trying to hold back your tears so as to not upset your PC?