[Update] Streaming Avatar 2.0

Welcome to our weekly Thursday webinar on the hen platform, streaming live on YouTube and LinkedIn. Today, we dive deep into the latest developments in our streaming Avatar technology.

Introduction

I'm joined today by Alec, the streaming Avatar lead, to walk us through the enhancements and new features of the Streaming Avatar 2.0. We'll also discuss some use cases and the future direction of this exciting technology.

Initial Overview

For those new to hen, we make it easy to create interactive video content using avatars. Here’s a quick breakdown of what Haun offers:

Video Avatar: Create your first avatar using your footage.
AI Studio: Generate videos with your avatar.
URL to Video: Convert URLs into videos.
Video Translation: Translate videos into multiple languages.
Instant Highlights: Create highlight clips from longer videos.
Hen Labs: Featuring Streaming Avatar, Personalized Videos, Express Photo Avatar, and more exciting projects under development.

Streaming Avatar 2.0: What's New?

Alec introduces the Streaming Avatar 2.0, pointing out the key features and improvements:

Persona, Knowledge Base, and Instructions: Streamlined input for creating a more personalized and accurate avatar response.
Multilingual Support: Enhanced language capabilities.
Reduced Latency: Smoother interaction, making avatars more responsive in real-time conversations.
API, Embeds, and SDKs: Flexible integration options for adding the Streaming Avatar to your website or application.

Use Cases

Customer Support: First-level customer service with a visually engaging avatar.
Corporate Education: An internal virtual teacher for multinational employees.
Sales Assistance: Personalized sales guidance and support.
Translators: Real-time language translation in meetings.
Virtual Teachers for Education: Especially useful for remote learning environments.

Creating Your Own Streaming Avatar

You can create your own Streaming Avatar using the "Create Streaming Avatar" button. Follow the guided instructions to ensure your avatar looks natural and responds accurately. Use the API, SDK, or Embed Code to integrate the avatar into your environment.

Future Developments

Exciting new updates are coming, including integration with Zoom and Google Meet. Stay tuned for the Product Hunt launch next week on Tuesday.

Conclusion

Join us next Thursday for another webinar where our co-founder and CPO Wayne will discuss new public avatars and major updates in video translation.

[Link to Five Free Credits Form] – Create a free account on Haun and fill out the form to receive your credits within 48 hours.

Thank you, Alec, and thank you all for joining. See you next week!

Keywords

Streaming Avatar 2.0
Personalized Video
AI Studio
Video Translation
Hen Labs
API
SDK
Customer Support
Multilingual
Product Hunt Launch

FAQ

Q: What is Streaming Avatar 2.0? A: Streaming Avatar 2.0 is an updated feature in Haun Labs that allows you to interact with AI-driven avatars in real-time, featuring improved latency, multilingual support, and flexible integration options.

Q: How can I integrate the Streaming Avatar into my website? A: You can use either the Embed Code or the SDK provided in the API documentation to integrate the Streaming Avatar seamlessly into your website.

Q: Can I use a different large language model other than ChatGPT or Anthropic? A: Yes, you can connect the Streaming Avatar to any large language model you prefer.

Q: What are some common use cases for Streaming Avatar 2.0? A: Common use cases include first-level customer support, corporate education, sales assistance, real-time translators, and virtual teachers for remote learning.

Q: How can I create my own custom avatar? A: You can create your custom avatar via the "Create Streaming Avatar" button in the Hen Labs section and follow the guided instructions.

Q: Are there any costs associated with using the Streaming Avatar? A: While the basic usage is free, creating custom avatars and extensive usage, such as hosting thousands of users, will require purchasing streaming credits.