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Facial Asymmetry Classification in Neurological Disorders: Integrating Computer Vision and Machine Learning for Improved Patient Care

Ranjan, Pratik
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Lasala, Angelo
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Ruscelli, Anna Lina
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January 1, 2024
Proceedings of 2024 IEEE 8th Forum on Research and Technologies for Society and Industry. IEEE RTSI 2024
8th IEEE International Forum on Research and Technologies for Society and Industry (IEEE-RTSI 2024)

Facial gestures and movements play a critical role in communicating, eating, and expressing emotions, making the assessment of oro-facial functions vital in clinical practice. Neurological conditions such as stroke and facial palsy significantly impact these movements, necessitating accurate differentiation for appropriate diagnosis. This paper proposes an automated approach to classifying facial asymmetry in stroke and peripheral facial paralysis, leveraging computer vision and machine learning algorithms. Using public datasets like the Toronto NeuroFace and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI), we employed facial landmark localization, comprehensive feature extraction, and classification techniques to discern subtle variations in facial movements and expressions across different conditions. Our approach achieved promising results, with accuracy up to 88% to distinguish facial impairments due to stroke and facial palsy. Tasks such as lip spreading, blinking, and eyebrow-raising demonstrated high accuracy, aligning with previous findings. Our study lays the groundwork for improving the diagnosis and treatment of oro-facial impairments using machine learning, with potential applications in clinical and emergency settings to enhance patient care and diagnostic accuracy.

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conference paper
DOI
10.1109/RTSI61910.2024.10761311
Web of Science ID

WOS:001540356900034

Author(s)
Ranjan, Pratik

University of Camerino

Lasala, Angelo

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

Ruscelli, Anna Lina

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

Sahu, Sujit Kumar

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

Guarin, Diego L.

State University System of Florida

Moccia, Sara

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

Castoldi, Piero

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

Micera, Silvestro  

EPFL

Bandini, Andrea

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

Date Issued

2024-01-01

Publisher

IEEE

Publisher place

New York

Published in
Proceedings of 2024 IEEE 8th Forum on Research and Technologies for Society and Industry. IEEE RTSI 2024
DOI of the book
https://doi.org/10.1109/RTSI61910.2024
ISBN of the book

979-8-3503-6214-5

979-8-3503-6213-8

Series title/Series vol.

IEEE International Forum

ISSN (of the series)

2687-6809

Start page

196

End page

201

Subjects

Facial Palsy

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Stroke

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Artificial Intelligence

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Computer Vision

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Machine learning

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Face Tracking

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Asymmetry

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Neurological Disorder

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REVIEWED

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Event nameEvent acronymEvent placeEvent date
8th IEEE International Forum on Research and Technologies for Society and Industry (IEEE-RTSI 2024)

IEEE RTSI 2024

Milano, ITALY

2024-09-18 - 2024-09-20

FunderFunding(s)Grant NumberGrant URL

Proximity Care Project aimed at technological innovation for the social and health protection network of inland areas in the province of Lucca (Italy)

Scuola Sant'Anna di Pisa - Interdisciplinary Center "Health Science"

Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca

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October 6, 2025
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