Deep Learning-Based Age and Gender Prediction through Feature Extraction from Facial Images using Convolutional Neural Networks

In recent years, age estimation and gender classification have been focal points in the field of pattern recognition and computer vision. This paper introduces an automated approach for predicting age and gender by extracting features from human facial images. In contrast to conventional methods that operate on unfiltered facial images, our study demonstrates significant improvements in these tasks through the use of deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs). The employed feedforward neural network method enhances robustness for highly variable unconstrained recognition tasks, specifically targeting gender identification and age group estimation. The research methodology involves the analysis and validation of gender prediction and age estimation on two benchmark datasets: the Essex face dataset and the Adience benchmark dataset. Results indicate a substantial performance enhancement, showcasing the proposed approach's efficiency and state-of-the-art performance in both age and gender detection. The model achieves remarkable accuracy, positioning it as a notable advancement in the realm of age and gender prediction using deep learning techniques.