"affective computing" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined by Rosalind Picard in 1997. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Rosalind Picard|in=1997|nobycat=1|w=}} Coined by Rosalind Picard in 1997 Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} affective computing (uncountable)
  1. (artificial intelligence) The study and development of systems and devices that can recognize, interpret, process, and simulate human affects. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Artificial intelligence Related terms: human-computer interaction
    Sense id: en-affective_computing-en-noun-KiPKnMtT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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