Rapport Self-Service Platform integrates with
ChatGPT, AWS, Azure, and Google Gemini to create the first fully
customisable and open-ended AI solution for businesses
LONDON and EDINBURGH, Scotland, July 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Today, Rapport, the AI platform for
emotionally intelligent interactive characters, announces the
launch of the first ever Self-Service Virtual Interactive Avatar
platform to businesses. Powered by Speech Graphics, the world's
leading facial animation solution for video games, the platform
will enable users to create, animate, and deploy their own Virtual
Interactive Personalities (VIPs) in a matter of minutes - enhancing
user experiences, driving engagement and creating emotional
connections.
Research by Salesforce revealed that 91% of consumers who
have a positive customer experience are more likely to make another
purchase. With this insight, Rapport's new solution will aim to
harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) and immersive technology to
meet and exceed customer expectations, across retail, healthcare,
education, HR and Marketing.
"Our platform is designed to revolutionise how businesses and
individuals engage with audiences," said Gregor Hofer, CEO of Rapport. "To date, we've
seen a tremendous impact on immersive learning, and opportunities
flourish in sales, marketing, service, and entertainment. With our
technology, users can create emotionally intelligent avatars that
significantly enhance customer interactions at the point of sale
across almost any market sector."
Rapport Self-Service offers a user-friendly platform that guides
users through a step-by-step process to create their unique virtual
characters. The platform is the only solution that gives users the
freedom to mix and match all components necessary to create,
animate, and deploy interactive characters with emotional
intelligence, in any language, on any platform.
Key features of Rapport Self-Service include:
- Bespoke character selection: Choose from a diverse
library of existing characters or create your own using Ready
Player Me.
- Select a 'brain': Integrate with major AI providers such
as ChatGPT, AWS, Azure, or Google Gemini. Users can opt for an
open-ended AI or customise it with specific prompts.
- Pick a voice: Access thousands of voice options from
major text-to-speech providers, available in any language.
- Animate a character: Utilising Speech Graphics'
cutting-edge audio-driven facial animation technology for realistic
lip-sync and emotional expressions.
- Publish and share: Deploy the avatar anywhere in your
digital ecosystem with a simple snippet of code.
At the core of Rapport Self-Service technology lies Speech
Graphics' audio-driven facial animation, a proven solution in the
video game industry. Unlike other technologies, Speech Graphics
employs detailed muscle maps for extremely accurate real-time
lip-sync. This approach accelerates the suspension of disbelief,
allowing users to connect with the avatars on a deeper emotional
level.
Rapport offers flexible pricing options, including a free
'Explorer' tier and a 'Creator' tier priced at just $0.21 per minute of interaction, with an
introductory offer of $0.08 per
minute for the first three months. Custom pricing is also available
for high-volume users.
To see a sneak peek of the Rapport Self-Service platform in
action see here.
About Rapport
Rapport is the leading end-to-end generative AI platform for
interactive characters. It automates character animation from
speech and other vocalisations.
Speech Graphics
Speech Graphics' technology produces accurate, consistent,
natural lip sync with remarkable full-face emotional expressions
from audio alone, saving video games studios significant time,
effort and money in realising the highest quality output. Our tools
are used across the spectrum of AAA, AA, and indie titles,
including Hogwarts Legacy, The Last of Us Part 2, Resident Evil:
Village, and High on Life amongst many others.
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