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Phys.org — Technology · November 6, 2026 · On the brief until November 20, 2026

Our ears reveal our feelings: A step toward machines with super-emotional intelligence?

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Interpreting ear muscle signals to detect emotional states

Researchers found that human ear muscles contract during emotional arousal within a fraction of a second. This offers engineers and neuroscientists a physiological signal to build wearable interfaces that track user states without cameras or surveys.

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A central tension lies in whether devices reading unconscious bodily signals will support personal care or enable behavioral manipulation.

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