Robotic figures may be some way off, but virtual figures, here in the form of a “Virtual Idol System”, are much closer.
Cyber Figure ARis, as she is known, possesses a 3D polygonal maid avatar of modest fidelity, along with charming voicing provided by the same seiyuu as C.C. of Code Geass (and Tear Grants), Yukana.
In addition, she responds interestingly to the full gamut of perverted experimentation her master will inevitably throw at her; you can see this rather amusing molestation in action in the below videos:
Fortunately, she forgets cruel treatment with the provision of presents, in what some would say is a not unrealistic fashion…
She seems to have received some wardrobe upgrades as well.
A very novel and interesting use of the technology (known as Augmented Reality, hence ARis, as opposed to Virtual Reality), I’m sure you’ll agree, and one it would be very interesting to see iterated over several generations, and given some established IP.
You can acquire your own ARis for $160; you’ll need a Windows PC and a web camera to go with it.
Thanks to CC for reminding me about this.
What’s the show the 2nd last video is from? I’m interested in the girl w/ glasses …
I have acquired ARis for 3 months ago, she was more like an infrared system which is the program made the webcam sense the images on the images & having the interaction with her.
she also does the voice of tessa from fmp.. which i think sounds more like ARis
Wow! US$160 @@
we indeed have an expensive hobby @@
Isn’t this old? Still I guess it was a but obscure.
News of this has indeed been out for a while – as I’ve been lusting for it for several months I definitely would’ve posted something on it but I would’ve sworn Artefact had already done a news post on this preciously before my time…
My memories must’ve been off.
Another genius.
I refrained from posting as I had no idea you could get it internationally, and I had not seen the amusing videos, only the boring demos.