Avatar Mimics You in Real Time

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Screen shots of the avatar showing two different gestures based on the humans movements. Credit: Schreer et al. 2008 IEEE.
Screen shots of the avatar showing two different gestures, based on the human’s movements. Credit: Schreer, et al. ©2008 IEEE.

It’s a little bit like looking in the mirror at your cartoon double, except that the “reflection” is an avatar on your computer screen. Wave your hand, nod your head, speak a sentence, and your avatar does the same.


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