NVIDIA Unveils Next-Generation Digital Human Innovations at SIGGRAPH 2024
At SIGGRAPH 2024, NVIDIA unveiled groundbreaking advancements in digital human technology, introducing James, an interactive AI-powered avatar set to transform customer engagement across industries.
Meet James: The Next-Gen Digital Assistant
NVIDIA’s star of the show, James, represents a leap forward in AI-human interaction. Built on NVIDIA’s Avatar Creation Engine (ACE) and powered by retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), James offers emotionally intelligent, context-aware responses. With NVIDIA’s RTX rendering and ElevenLabs’ voice technology, James delivers strikingly lifelike animations and natural speech.
Maxine: Elevating Digital Human Experiences
NVIDIA also highlighted updates to its Maxine AI platform, enhancing audio-visual quality for digital avatars. Maxine 3D transforms 2D video into 3D avatars, while Audio2Face-2D breathes life into static images using audio input. Both technologies are currently in early access, promising to revolutionize video conferencing and digital interactions.
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Real-World Applications Taking Shape Industry leaders are already embracing NVIDIA’s innovations:
• HTC: Integrating Audio2Face-3D into its VIVERSE AI agent for enhanced user engagement.
• Looking Glass: Leveraging Maxine’s 3D AI for real-time holographic displays.
• Reply: Developing Futura, an AI assistant for Costa Crociere cruise ships, using ACE and Maxine.
• UneeQ: Demonstrating cloud-rendered digital humans powered by NVIDIA GPUs and AI models.
These implementations showcase the potential for more natural, responsive virtual customer experiences across various sectors.
For in-depth information on these developments, visit the NVIDIA Blog.