Jensen Huang Founder, President and CEO at NVIDIA | Official website
Digital characters in video games are undergoing a transformation, thanks to advancements in AI technology. NVIDIA's Avatar Cloud Engine (ACE) is at the forefront of this evolution, allowing game developers to create lifelike non-playable characters (NPCs) that interact dynamically with players in real time.
According to NVIDIA, ACE microservices enable developers to integrate state-of-the-art generative AI models into digital avatars, enhancing their responsiveness and interactivity. This technology is already being embraced by leading game developers, studios, and startups to bring new levels of personality and engagement to NPCs and digital humans.
In a recent showcase, Ubisoft demonstrated the capabilities of ACE through their NEO NPCs, Bloom and Iron, designed to interact in real time with players, the environment, and other characters. These dynamic NPCs exhibit environmental and contextual awareness, real-time reactions, animations, and advanced conversation capabilities, setting new standards for game design and immersion.
Furthermore, collaborations between NVIDIA and companies like Hippocratic AI and UneeQ are extending the application of AI technology beyond gaming. Hippocratic AI is using ACE to develop healthcare agent avatars that provide accurate information to patients worldwide, enhancing the connection between patients and healthcare providers. On the other hand, UneeQ's AI-powered avatars are being utilized for customer service and interactive applications, offering emotionally responsive and dynamic digital human interactions.
In a statement, Danny Tomsett, founder and CEO of UneeQ, highlighted the combination of NVIDIA animation AI and Synanim ML synthetic animation technology in creating realistic avatars, stating, "UneeQ combines NVIDIA animation AI with our own Synanim ML synthetic animation technology to deliver real-time digital human interactions that are emotionally responsive and deliver dynamic experiences powered by conversational AI."
The integration of AI technologies like ACE is revolutionizing the gaming industry and expanding into various sectors, showcasing the potential of AI in enhancing digital experiences for users.
