Interactive Avatar and VR Scene Setup
Project Overview
This project ↗ integrated an interactive avatar and advanced VR scene setup for the Madrid Employment Agency, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create an immersive and user-friendly experience. The key components of the project included artificial intelligence (AI) for natural language processing, advanced voice generation through Eleven Labs, and precise lip synchronization using Rhubarb Lip Sync. The VR scene was constructed using A-Frame, a powerful framework for building virtual reality experiences.
The interactive avatar was specifically designed to engage with users in a meaningful way, providing them with valuable information about the services offered by the agency. It serves as a virtual guide, enhancing the accessibility of crucial job-seeking information and making the overall user experience more intuitive and interactive. Users can interact with the avatar to ask questions and receive instant, accurate responses, thanks to the integration of AI models trained with OpenAI. This ensures that the information provided is relevant and up-to-date.
Moreover, the VR scene setup allows users to explore the agency's facilities virtually, giving them a realistic sense of the environment and available resources. This immersive experience helps bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds, making it easier for users to navigate the agency's offerings and find the assistance they need. The combination of these advanced technologies positions the Madrid Employment Agency as a forward-thinking and innovative organization, committed to leveraging the latest technological advancements to better serve its users.
Technologies Used
- OpenAI: Utilized for text generation, enabling the avatar to respond coherently and naturally to queries.
- Eleven Labs: Tool used for voice generation, providing a realistic and clear voice to the avatar.
- Rhubarb Lip Sync: Used for lip synchronization, enhancing the credibility and realism of the avatar.
- React: Chosen framework for web interface development, known for its performance optimizations and scalability.
- Express and Node.js: Utilized on the backend for request handling and integration with AI and voice generation services.ç
- Docker: Implemented for container management and deployment, ensuring a consistent and reproducible development environment.
- MongoDB: Used for managing and storing dynamic content and configuration data, ensuring a flexible and scalable database solution.
- A-Frame: Utilized for VR scene setup, enabling the creation of immersive and dynamic environments that enhance user interaction.
- Pug Template Engine: Employed for streamlined HTML template creation, enhancing code reusability and maintainability in web development projects.
Technical Implementation Details
The interactive avatar uses AI for question responses, Eleven Labs for realistic voice generation, and Rhubarb Lip Sync for synchronized lip movements, creating a visually coherent experience. Additionally, the system is integrated with the OpenAI API and has been trained to provide responses related to the various services offered by the employment agency.
Additionally, I have integrated a comprehensive admin login area for the Madrid employment agency. This feature is designed to give administrators complete control over the configuration of all scenes within the virtual environment. Administrators can easily update and replace a wide range of elements, including audio files, videos, and descriptive texts of the various rooms and sections. This is facilitated through a robust RESTful API built with Express and Node.js, ensuring efficient and secure communication between the front-end interface and the backend server. The backend utilizes MongoDB to store and manage all the content and configuration data, providing a scalable and flexible database solution. This integration empowers the agency to keep the virtual environment dynamic and up-to-date, reflecting the most current information and resources available to users.
Impact and Results
This project has significantly improved user interaction, bringing them closer to the services of the employment agency through the use of virtual reality technologies. The integration of AI models, trained with OpenAI, allows for an interactive and personalized experience. Users can virtually explore the facilities and receive precise and detailed answers about the various services available. This technological approach not only facilitates access to information but also positions the agency as an innovative leader in its sector, offering an advanced and engaging user experience.
Future of the Project
This prototype, requested by the employment agency, represents the first version of an innovative project aimed at revolutionizing user interaction. In future iterations, the video quality will be significantly improved using 360-degree cameras with a higher number of lenses, providing a much clearer and more defined video experience. Additionally, upcoming versions will be hosted on servers with higher capacity and faster response times to ensure the avatar can respond more swiftly and efficiently. Furthermore, future updates will include a more natural and conversational version of Spanish to enhance the overall user experience.
This project demonstrates how the strategic integration of advanced technologies can transform how employment agencies interact with clients, offering personalized solutions and improving accessibility to crucial job-seeking information. By continually refining and expanding these capabilities, the agency aims to remain at the forefront of digital innovation, providing an exemplary service to its users.