Humanoid robots, lip sync tech turn sci-fi into reality, bring TV character to real life
The robotic industry is transforming the way innovations emerge as a new creation from two firms’ assumed the personality of a TV star.
Through Realbotix open source robotics and lip sync technology and Hollo.AI’s character-based AI digital twin and AI personality engine technology, a robot was reportedly able to assume the personality of Chrissy Snow, as portrayed by Suzanne Somers in the 70’s and 80’s TV sitcom.
It became possible as a leading creator of humanoid robots, Realbotix and a conversational AI and digital twin platform, Hollo.AI joined hands.
The initiative was demonstrated live at the 37th Annual Roth Capital Partners Conference held in Dana Point, California.
Next-generation in human-like robotics
Hollo.AI also revealed that it worked with Alan Hamel, Suzanne’s Somer’s husband of 55 years and CEO of SuzanneSomers.com, to bring her character back to life.
“We are excited to merge together Hollo.AI’s ‘Soul’ and Realbotix’s ‘Body’ to usher forward the next-generation in human-like robotics,” said Rex Wong, CEO of Hollo.AI. “This collaboration will open up new opportunities and possibilities as science fiction becomes reality.”
Realbotix robots maintained that the company has the ability to assume various personalities via third party LLM integrations. The Toronto-based firm creates customizable, full-bodied, humanoids with AI integration that improve the human experience through connection, learning, and play. Designed for human interaction, Realbotix manufactures its products in the United States.
While Hollo.AI, as a leader in character-based LLMs and conversational AI, brought its AI twin personality and conversational software to life through the physical embodiment of their software with this partnership.
Physical avatar representing a person
Management of both companies believe this is the first collaboration of its kind, merging conversational AI software created by one company into a humanoid robot created by another. This combination of category-leading technologies could be used to create a physical avatar representing a person living or deceased for entertainment, educational or marketing purposes, according to a press release.
“From day one, we have believed that our ability to integrate various LLMs into our robots is paramount to creating vast use cases for our technology,” said Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Realbotix.
“This is a significant event in the evolution of AI and robotics, and I look forward to more collaborations with Hollo.AI.”
The realistic robots of Realbotix allow for superior social interaction with humans in a variety of social settings.
“We achieve this through patented technologies that deliver human-like appearance and movements. This versatility makes our robots and their personalities customizable and programmable to suit a wide variety of use cases,” said the company in a statement.
Source: Interesting Engineering
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Humanoid robots, lip sync tech turn sci-fi into reality, bring TV character to real life