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AvatarWorks

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AvatarWorks

Producer of artificial intelligence and augmented reality technology for media developers. The company's technology enables users to recreate 3d models and avatars based on facial recognition features in order to create more realistic computer generated media.

AVATAVI: Let’s go out with your avatar

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AVATAVI: Let’s go out with your avatar

AVATAVI is an AR app that allows you to adventure the real world with your favorite avatar!

Avaturn | Realistic avatar creator

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Avaturn | Realistic avatar creator

Create realistic 3D avatar with a selfie, custumize, export as 3D model. Developer? Integrate into your app or metaverse.

Avex Technologies

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Avex Technologies

Entering an era where everyone can live creatively with the power of technology.

AVITA Inc.

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AVITA Inc.

AVITA Inc. is a Japanese company founded by robotics expert Hiroshi Ishiguro in 2021, focused on developing hyper-realistic digital humans and avatar technologies for real-time customer interaction. AVITA's flagship service, AVACOM, enables remote avatar-based customer service, which has been adopted in sectors such as energy, healthcare, retail, and public services. The company partnered with Osaka Gas to launch Japan’s first real-time digital human in the energy sector and collaborated with Osaka Police Hospital and Lawson for avatar-based solutions. AVITA aims to "Virtualize the Real World," creating lifelike digital humans that replicate human gestures and expressions for business, healthcare, and social interaction. Their work integrates generative AI, 3D modeling, and motion capture to enhance digital customer engagement. AVITA also participates in major expos and government-backed digital transformation projects, with a mission to expand human activity beyond physical limitations using avatars. Their headquarters is in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Aww Inc.

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Aww Inc.

Aww Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2018 and recognized as Asia’s first virtual human production company. It specializes in creating highly realistic 3DCG digital humans and virtual influencers, including its flagship virtual model imma, who has gained international attention in fashion, media, and advertising. Aww integrates AI and 3DCG technology to produce interactive digital humans, positioning them as autonomous entities capable of natural communication and emotional expression. The company has partnered with NVIDIA to advance real-time, AI-powered virtual humans and co-developed solutions with corporate partners like Dai-ichi Life and Omron. Aww also collaborates with Chinese firm Ranmai Technology and is actively involved in developing the virtual human ecosystem in the metaverse and Web3. Its projects explore marketing, customer service, digital fashion, and entertainment, promoting the potential of synthetic characters as digital agents, brand ambassadors, and media personalities. The company's CEO is Takayuki Moriya, and its creative producer is Sara Giusto.

Baidu

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Baidu

Baidu has developed a comprehensive digital human ecosystem centered on its Xiling platform within Baidu AI Cloud. This system enables the creation and deployment of hyper-realistic virtual humans using technologies such as large language models, speech synthesis, facial and voice cloning, and 2D/3D modeling. These digital humans are applied across sectors including finance, education, broadcasting, e-commerce, and customer service. Baidu offers tools for livestreaming, virtual anchors, interactive assistants, SaaS-based creation platforms, and developer kits for content generation. The digital humans are designed to be easily customized, integrated into various scenarios, and used for tasks like virtual hosting, product promotion, and AI-driven interaction.

Baidu AI Cloud Xiling (Baidu Smart Cloud, Baidu Intelligent Cloud)

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Baidu AI Cloud Xiling (Baidu Smart Cloud, Baidu Intelligent Cloud)

Baidu AI Cloud’s “Xiling” is a full-featured digital human platform offering 2D and 3D avatar creation, real-time livestreaming, video generation, and dialogue interaction across sectors such as e-commerce, finance, media, education, and government. Powered by large AI models, Xiling supports low-cost, rapid customization and deployment of ultra-realistic virtual humans capable of operating 24/7. It enables businesses to create digital hosts, brand ambassadors, and customer service agents, with integrated tools for content production and marketing automation. Xiling is positioned as a SaaS platform delivering scalable virtual human applications with AI-driven personalization.

Baidu Huibo (aka Huiboxing)

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Baidu Huibo (aka Huiboxing)

Huiboxing (huibo.baidu.com) is Baidu's AI-powered digital human live-streaming platform designed for e-commerce. It enables businesses and individuals to create hyper-realistic digital human hosts using just a smartphone and a short video. The system features “one-click live streaming,” “real-person cloning,” and script-based automation to simplify the broadcast process. The platform supports natural expression, voice, emotion, and movement alignment, resulting in digital humans that rival real hosts in persuasiveness and performance. More than 100,000 digital humans have been created through Huiboxing, contributing to a 31% average boost in conversion rates and an 80% reduction in live-streaming costs. It has supported large-scale sales, including during major campaigns like Double Eleven and for rural farmers. Baidu appointed Luo Yonghao as Chief Experience Officer, launched his digital twin, and invested ¥100 million to add 100,000 more digital humans. The platform incorporates Baidu’s Wenxin large model, making it the first full-stack AI digital human live-streaming solution in the industry.

Since 2023, Baidu has scaled its AI-driven e-commerce platform, Baidu Youxuan, through its virtual human livestreaming system Huiboxing, which uses AI-generated hosts to reduce costs by 80% and boost conversions by over 60%. This approach led to a 281% increase in livestream hosts and an 11-fold rise in digital human GMV in 2024. In 2025, Baidu partnered with influencer Luo Yonghao, whose digital twin attracted over 13 million viewers and generated 55 million RMB in one session. To support broader adoption, Baidu launched the Mengdie and Fanxing initiatives, offering 100,000 free digital human accounts to merchants. Sellers can manage operations via kaidian.baidu.com and cecom.baidu.com, while consumers access the platform through the Baidu app under the "Youxuan" tab.

Baifu Technology

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Baifu Technology

Baifu Technology (baifuai.com), founded in 2017 and based in Beijing, is an AI solution provider specializing in customizable enterprise services. It operates across several domains including AI software development, AI model training, AI unmanned livestream systems, short video matrix systems, and digital human systems. The company offers tools for fast creation and automated deployment of digital humans through products like the "Wukong Digital Human" and the "Zhihu AI Unmanned Broadcast System." These systems use advanced features such as lip-syncing, emotion mapping, and natural language interaction to produce real-time broadcasting, customer service, and marketing content. Baifu supports 3D modeling, immersive interactivity, and has built an ecosystem combining open-source tools with enterprise-level solutions. Their AI agents are used in industries like renovation, catering, e-commerce, finance, and education to enable low-cost content generation, IP branding, and customer acquisition.

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