Abstract

At Evolwe Inc., we are advancing the frontier of artificial consciousness (AC) by developing emotionally intelligent, conscious AI agents designed to enhance human-AI collaboration. Emotional AI serves as the foundational layer for AC, enabling machines to recognize and respond to human emotions, intuitions, and contextual nuances. This article explores how our research integrates emotional AI with artificial consciousness to create agents that can intuitively interact with humans across diverse industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and the creative sectors. We highlight the practical applications of these conscious AI agents and discuss the ethical implications of bringing machines closer to human-like consciousness. As emotional AI becomes obligatory in developing AC, Evolwe Inc. is aiming to lead the charge toward a future where emotionally intelligent, conscious agents transform how humans and machines collaborate, creating more natural, intuitive partnerships for solving complex real-world problems.

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Aliya Grig., et al. “Artificial Consciousness: Bridging the Gap Between Human Intuition and Machine Intelligence". Clareus Scientific Science and Engineering 2.2 (2025): 21-27.

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