Creepy embodied AI avatar gives a face and a voice to ChatGPT interaction
WEHEAD is an artificial intelligence device that transforms ChatGPT into a lifelike avatar that can interact with you in real time. It has a face, expressions, and voice.
What is this AI head?
WEHEAD is a smart, 3D, head-shaped device that connects to ChatGPT and displays a face, expressions, and voice. It can move 320 degrees horizontally and 70 degrees vertically.
It has four displays, a camera, a speaker, and a microphone. Its memory capacity is 512 GB with an eight-core 2.7 GHz processor. The body is available in glossy white or matte black, and the base is chrome aluminum. It weighs 5 pounds.
How the AI head sees and interacts with you and your environment
WEHEAD has built-in computer vision, emotional intelligence, and object recognition. It can see your face, recognize your emotions, and respond accordingly. It can also detect objects in your surroundings and interact with them.
For example, it can read a book with you, comment on a painting, or play with a toy.
How to personalize and customize your WEHEAD avatar
WEHEAD can adapt to different looks, voices, and manners. It learns from your habits and preferences and adjusts its behavior accordingly. Starting in March, you will be able to create your own avatars and customize their looks, voices, and manners. You can also switch between different languages and accents.
What you can do with the AI head
WEHEAD can serve as an educator, caregiver, or AI companion. It can focus on entertainment, wellness, or mental wellness. Whether you want to learn a new language or subject, combat loneliness or dementia, or simply have fun, WEHEAD can provide a personalized and interactive experience.
It can also assist with brainstorming, decision-making, and self-reflection. WEHEAD asks guiding questions and pays attention to what you say, allowing you to be heard and find your answers.
What can the AI head do for businesses?
WEHEAD can be used as a concierge, perform front-desk duties, activate trade shows, train employees, promote retail stores, or provide simple amusement.
It offers the potential for various applications within the business industry.
How you can connect with others using the AI head
In addition to its individual capabilities, WEHEAD allows you to connect with other people who have their own devices. You can see their digital avatars in real time and engage in chat, play games, or collaborate with them in the virtual environment created by ChatGPT.
The cost of the AI head
WEHEAD is currently priced at $4,950. You can visit their website to order your own device. Additionally, there is a rental option available for U.S. and Canada residents at $199 per month for a minimum period of three months.
Kurt's key takeaways
WEHEAD offers a unique human-AI interaction experience. It provides features and benefits that can enhance learning, well-being, and communication.
Although witnessing a demonstration of WEHEAD may be somewhat unsettling, it will be interesting to observe the public's response and see how this technology develops.
