Odin Technology, officially known as Beijing Aoding Information Technology Co., Ltd. and operating under the domain wodenstudio.com, is a China-based company specializing in the development of hyper-realistic digital human technology. Founded in 2022 and backed by Yida Capital, the company focuses on core capabilities such as facial scanning, expression capture, material rendering, and 3D asset creation for virtual humans. Its proprietary technology platform has supported the creation of digital characters for major clients including Xinhua Net and CCTV. Odin has positioned itself within the growing virtual human industry through strategic media collaborations, participation in exhibitions, and a technical emphasis on realism and scalability for commercial applications.
Beijing Baidu Netcom Science & Technology Co., Ltd., a Baidu affiliate, is deeply involved in the research, development, and commercialization of “digital human” technologies. It has filed and been granted numerous patents covering methods, models, devices, and platforms for generating and driving digital humans, including lip-sync and facial expression control, full-body motion, live broadcast cover generation, and scene-based avatar rendering. These innovations leverage AI, deep learning, and large models for applications in metaverse environments, AR/VR, live streaming, virtual assistants, e-commerce, and cultural tourism. The company also develops SDKs, APIs, and enterprise solutions for digital human deployment, partners with financial institutions, municipalities, and corporate clients for customized digital human systems, and contributes to industry standards for virtual human performance and evaluation. Its work supports Baidu’s broader AI ecosystem, including the Xiling and Huiboxing platforms, aiming to integrate lifelike digital humans into business, entertainment, education, and public service scenarios.
Beijing Baidu Netcom Science & Technology Co., Ltd. and Du Xiaoman Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. are closely linked companies within the Baidu ecosystem, with overlapping business, data, and technology cooperation. Beijing Baidu Netcom is Baidu’s core domestic operating entity, while Du Xiaoman Technology, formerly Baidu’s financial services arm, became an independent fintech company after its 2018 spin-off but maintains operational and shareholder connections to Baidu. Public records, privacy policies, and corporate filings show they share data-handling arrangements, co-own or participate in technology platforms, and appear together in industry alliances, regulatory filings, and intellectual property registrations. They have collaborated in areas such as AI, blockchain products, big data, financial risk control, and large language models, and both have been involved in major partnerships with banks, insurance companies, and government agencies.
Du Xiaoman Financial (duxiaoman.com), formerly known as Baidu Financial Services Group, was spun off from Baidu in April 2018 after securing financing and began operating independently as a fintech company. Headquartered in Beijing’s Haidian District, it provides a wide range of intelligent financial services, including consumer credit, investment, payments, and insurance, and positions itself as a strategic partner to major banks. Leveraging Baidu’s AI capabilities, Du Xiaoman offers products such as digital lending, wealth management, and financial risk control solutions, and operates multiple service platforms, mobile apps, and APIs. The company has 1,000–5,000 employees, maintains partnerships in sectors including e-commerce and education, and continues to develop AI-driven tools to enhance financial services.
Beijing Dison Digital Entertainment Technology Co., Ltd. (disonde.com) is a Beijing-based company specializing in virtual digital human solutions, motion simulation, AI-driven motion data training, film and game motion capture, brain–neural data processing, and immersive human-computer interaction. It develops applications for the metaverse, artificial intelligence, film and animation production, broadcasting, television, online variety programs, and digital gaming. Dison participates in industry reports such as the China Digital Human Industry Development Report and has been involved in producing high-precision, real-time optical motion capture systems. Its services include planning, creation, and production of digital humans, AIGC-based virtual characters, VR applications, and integrated solutions for multiple entertainment and educational sectors. The company operates under stock code 835764, and has facilities including an advanced motion capture studio in Shenzhen.
STEPVR is a Chinese company specializing in metaverse infrastructure and immersive virtual reality technologies. Operated by Beijing Guocheng Wantong Information Technology Co., Ltd., STEPVR integrates proprietary hardware and software to deliver virtual experiences across several domains, including new cinema experiences, cultural tourism, esports, and education. It is known for its high-fidelity VR systems, such as ultra-light headsets with advanced pancake lenses, and projects like the "MetaStar" program, which launched a large-scale initiative to create over 10,000 virtual humans. STEPVR is venture capital-backed, has received numerous national tech certifications, and actively promotes its metaverse solutions both domestically and internationally. The company emphasizes full-chain virtual human solutions and operates with a vision to bridge the digital and physical worlds through immersive, multisensory VR environments.
Beijing Huiye Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company founded in 2019 that specializes in digital humans and interactive virtual content. It focuses on AI-driven 3D motion engines and AIGC (AI-generated content) to create customizable, intelligent virtual characters. Huiye has introduced the concept of "AI Being as a Service," offering both cloud-native and on-premises deployment of digital humans. The company gained significant attention with a Pre-A+ funding round worth tens of millions of RMB in 2022 and is developing core animation and interaction technologies to lower production barriers in virtual human creation.
Beijing Jetsen Technology Co., Ltd. (stock code 300182.SZ) is actively engaged in AI-driven digital human development through its proprietary platform, ChatPV. ChatPV is an AI intelligent content creation engine that supports functions such as virtual human generation, video synthesis from text (text-to-video), one-click video production, and film/TV content remixing. The platform launched its public beta on July 29, 2024, and is accessible via chatpv.jetsen.cn. In addition to in-house development, Jetsen also holds a stake in Shiyou Technology, which has released its own digital human product, BOTA, using a self-developed small model training system. Jetsen positions itself as a provider of full-stack digital human technology for both consumer and enterprise clients, aiming to integrate digital humans into media production and metaverse applications. The company’s broader strategy includes investment in 4K/8K video, VR/AR, and digital IP ecosystems, combining content rights, technological innovation, and new media platforms.
Beijing Juli Weidu Technology Co., Ltd. (12dms.com), founded in 2016 in Beijing’s Chaoyang District, develops AI “digital human” technology for real-time virtual production. Its flagship platform, Cybactor (zr-ai.com), uses a single standard RGB camera to capture full-body motion, facial expressions, hand gestures, and lip-sync, enabling hyper-realistic avatars for livestreaming, short-form drama, virtual hosts, customer service, and metaverse scenes at lower cost and faster turnaround. The company also touts the SEVA 3D video model for generating rigged 3D characters, and has helped launch a multi-studio digital live base with the Zhongguancun Sci-Fi Innovation Center. Positioning itself as a global leader in digital-human AIGC, it features frequently at industry forums and competitions; reports indicate investment involvement from Huawei’s Hubble fund. CEO Zhao Tianqi emphasizes industrial-grade applications over consumer toys, aiming to make high-precision digital humans widely accessible.
Zhao Tianqi is the founder/CEO of Beijing Juli Weid, a “digital human” AIGC company behind the Cybactor platform, which drives ultra-realistic 3D avatars in real time with a single RGB camera and can generate a digital human from a photo. A BUPT PhD and Tsinghua postdoc, he frames digital humans as core infrastructure for the metaverse and pushes costs down from studio mocap to consumer webcams for uses like livestreaming, short videos, animation, and enterprise comms. Zhao frequently speaks at industry events, has led award-winning projects (e.g., “Internet+” finals, Qualcomm AI contest), and more recently promotes a 3D video model stack (e.g., SEVA) and AI-driven short-drama production, predicting rapid adoption of digital-human creators and large-scale metaverse work/life within the decade.
virtualbeings.cn is the official website of a Chinese digital human platform operated by Beijing Kuake Yinzi Technology Co., Ltd. The platform offers AI-powered digital human services, intelligent customer support, and smart hardware as part of an all-in-one solution for businesses undergoing digital transformation. Its flagship product, VBSHumanoid, is a metaverse-oriented virtual being app that enables users to interact with expressive, personalized digital avatars. VBS provides features such as virtual performances, gamified engagement, and AI-assisted persona creation, and is available for download on Windows, Android, and iOS. The system is designed to help users create soulful virtual characters while supporting immersive applications in entertainment, branding, and virtual events.
Beijing Lingxin Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., accessible via ai-beings.com, is a Chinese company specializing in AI-powered psychological and emotional support systems. It integrates its proprietary large language model Emohaa with Hill’s helping theory from psychology to develop comprehensive digital mental health solutions. Drawing on research from institutions like Beijing Normal University and Tsinghua University, Lingxin provides real-time AI interaction, facial recognition, conversational voice engines, and cloud integration. Its products, such as the AI companion app AiU, aim to deliver personalized emotional interaction and support. The company is positioned at the intersection of artificial intelligence, psychology, and human-computer interaction.
Beijing Shiyin Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (effyic.com) is an AI company specializing in digital human and large-model applications. It developed the digital police officer “Xiao Ke” for the Karamay Public Security Bureau, the first of its kind in Xinjiang, which uses generative large language models, computer vision, speech recognition, and voice cloning to provide lifelike interaction for law enforcement services. The firm has also created an AI digital human system deployed in grassroots police stations, branding it as the country’s first “digital police officer system.” Beyond policing, Shiyin offers digital human products for government, financial, and enterprise services, combining multimodal AI technologies with 3D avatars for consultation, broadcasting, and public engagement. Its proprietary large-model product line, such as “One Leaf Light Boat”, integrates domain knowledge with digital human platforms to support multimodal content generation. The company, led by chairman Wang Chunhui, has gained visibility at major AI and trade events in Beijing’s Shijingshan AI model industry cluster, highlighting its position in the development of next-generation AI digital humans for governance, security, and enterprise solutions.