MMA-Net: a multimodal multitask network utilizing dual attention mechanisms for enhanced modality fusion and task exchange in cognitive load assessment
摘要
In this paper, we introduce the Multimodal Multitask Dual Attention Network (MMA-Net), a novel neural architecture tailored for simultaneous multimodal and multitask learning. MMA-Net effectively processes audio and visual inputs through specialized encoders-AudioNet and VideoNet-to capture the distinct and complementary information present across different sensory modalities. A key element of our model is the implementation of Bidirectional Cross-Modality Attention, which refines the multimodal features by leveraging interdependencies between the modalities, enhancing the model’s ability to handle complex datasets. This is complemented by the MultiTask Exchange Block, a sophisticated mechanism that dynamically integrates and refines task-specific features, promoting effective information exchange and synergy across multiple tasks. Experimental results demonstrate that MMA-Net achieves significant improvements over existing methods and sets a new benchmark in Cognitive Load Assessment.