Overview

How can the Army use personalized 3D avatars? What are the challenges? What assets does the Army already have? As a DoD University-Affiliated Research Center, the USC Institute for Creative Technologies can help the Army develop a vision for personalized 3D avatars.

Background

USC ICT has a well-recognized history of pioneering research into the creation of high fidelity digital doubles and interactive, embodied conversational agent (AKA virtual humans). Researchers and developers can combine this foundation of knowledge with the cutting edge fields of data analytics, body computing, graphics, and AI to find the way forward.

Studies

Studies in this field have shown avatars increasing engagement, immersion, and realism. The study shown in the video showed an increased in engagement by users using an avatar.