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DataFunTalk
DataFunTalk
Dec 20, 2022 · Artificial Intelligence

Baidu Smart Cloud Digital Human Platform: Development, Architecture, and Solution Overview

This article provides a comprehensive overview of Baidu's Smart Cloud Digital Human platform, detailing its evolution since 2019, core AI-driven architecture, platform components such as persona management and business orchestration, various industry solutions, and technical Q&A on rendering, latency, and deployment.

AI PlatformBaiduDigital Human
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Baidu Smart Cloud Digital Human Platform: Development, Architecture, and Solution Overview
DataFunSummit
DataFunSummit
Dec 19, 2022 · Artificial Intelligence

Multimodal Large‑Model Driven Virtual Digital Humans: Background, Methods, and Applications

This article introduces the rapid development of multimodal digital humans powered by large AI models, covering their background, current challenges, NeRF‑GAN based modeling methods, multimodal dialogue capabilities, and real‑world application cases such as virtual assistants, tourism guides, and sign‑language avatars.

AIGCHuman-Computer InteractionLarge Model
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Multimodal Large‑Model Driven Virtual Digital Humans: Background, Methods, and Applications
ELab Team
ELab Team
Nov 25, 2022 · Artificial Intelligence

How to Build a Real‑Time Virtual Avatar with CNN and face‑api.js

This tutorial explains how to create a simple virtual avatar system by combining convolutional neural networks, the face‑api.js library, and WebRTC, covering CNN fundamentals, face detection, landmark extraction, model selection, and rendering techniques with code examples.

CNNFace DetectionJavaScript
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How to Build a Real‑Time Virtual Avatar with CNN and face‑api.js
Bilibili Tech
Bilibili Tech
Jul 19, 2022 · Game Development

BVA: A GLTF‑Based Chinese‑Localized 3D Avatar Format and Unity SDK

The BVA format is a Chinese‑localized, glTF‑based 3D avatar standard and open‑source Unity SDK that unifies avatar specifications, adds facial‑capture and extensible features, supports scene export, multithreaded and on‑demand loading, and works across Unity, WebGL, Maya, Blender and other platforms.

3D file formatBVAGame Development
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BVA: A GLTF‑Based Chinese‑Localized 3D Avatar Format and Unity SDK
DataFunSummit
DataFunSummit
Apr 14, 2022 · Artificial Intelligence

Advances in Alibaba's Digital Human Technology: Construction, Performance, Interaction, and the MMTK Multimodal Algorithm Library

This article reviews Alibaba's digital‑human (virtual avatar) research over the past few years, covering the product’s evolution, a six‑stage pipeline for building digital humans, solutions to key challenges in realism, multimodal interaction, and the open‑source MMTK algorithm library.

Digital HumanEmotion ModelingMultimodal AI
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Advances in Alibaba's Digital Human Technology: Construction, Performance, Interaction, and the MMTK Multimodal Algorithm Library
DaTaobao Tech
DaTaobao Tech
Mar 25, 2022 · Artificial Intelligence

Digital Human Technology: Design, Production, and Future Directions

The article surveys digital‑human technology—covering visual form, motion and AI‑driven intelligence—its fast‑growing market, a three‑layer solution stack (hardware/software base, AI platform, application services), end‑to‑end avatar creation workflow, rendering and animation techniques, web‑deployment challenges, and future prospects such as deeper AI, XR/6G and metaverse integration.

3D renderingAIDigital Human
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Digital Human Technology: Design, Production, and Future Directions
Douyu Streaming
Douyu Streaming
Sep 27, 2021 · Game Development

Douyu’s Live2D Virtual Avatar Plugin: Unity Architecture & Key Tech

This article details Douyu's virtual avatar tool built on Unity and Live2D, covering project background, core features, layered architecture, key technologies such as Unity rendering, FairyGUI UI, TCP-based IPC, model dressing and recoloring, face‑data processing, and future development plans.

Game DevelopmentIPCLive2D
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Douyu’s Live2D Virtual Avatar Plugin: Unity Architecture & Key Tech
Volcano Engine Developer Services
Volcano Engine Developer Services
Jul 1, 2021 · Artificial Intelligence

How a Low‑Cost 2D‑Driven Virtual Avatar Platform Won ByteDance’s Hackathon

The article recounts the winning project of ByteDance’s second Intelligent Creation Hackathon—a low‑cost virtual avatar production platform that uses 2D material‑driven technology and facial analysis to create 3D‑like avatars for meetings, live streams, and games, highlighting its technical details, team story, and future vision.

2D drivingAIByteDance
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How a Low‑Cost 2D‑Driven Virtual Avatar Platform Won ByteDance’s Hackathon
Taobao Frontend Technology
Taobao Frontend Technology
Apr 27, 2021 · Game Development

How Alibaba’s Taobao Life Renders Real‑Time Virtual Avatars with Web Tech

This article explains the technical pipeline behind Taobao Life’s virtual avatar rendering, covering industry context, cross‑industry use cases, the core rendering workflow, dynamic outfit and beauty processing, face‑morph techniques, AR integration, and the trade‑offs of using Web technologies for high‑fidelity 3D experiences.

3D graphicsARWebGL
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How Alibaba’s Taobao Life Renders Real‑Time Virtual Avatars with Web Tech
360 Tech Engineering
360 Tech Engineering
Dec 4, 2019 · Fundamentals

3D Rendering Techniques for a Virtual Avatar System in Live Streaming

The article presents a comprehensive overview of the 3D rendering pipeline used to build a virtual avatar system for live streaming, covering layered rendering, mesh swapping, bone deformation, HSV‑based coloring, depth handling, transparency, shadow methods, and physically‑based lighting to achieve high‑quality interactive visuals.

3D renderingHSV coloringPBR lighting
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3D Rendering Techniques for a Virtual Avatar System in Live Streaming