In recent years, artificial intelligence has demonstrated tremendous potential for the development and advancement of a wide variety of technologies. A good example is facial direction estimation, which finds applications in driver assistance systems that prevent distracted driving, methods to prevent cheating in examinations, and software for creating three-dimensional (3D) virtual avatars.In recent years, artificial intelligence has demonstrated tremendous potential for the development and advancement of a wide variety of technologies. A good example is facial direction estimation, which finds applications in driver assistance systems that prevent distracted driving, methods to prevent cheating in examinations, and software for creating three-dimensional (3D) virtual avatars.[#item_full_content]