“Ask AI a Question on Tap” snippet

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The “Ask AI a Question on Tap” snippet in Fectar Studio is a powerful tool that enables users to interact with an AI-powered avatar through verbal communication. This feature allows users to ask questions verbally and receive spoken responses directly from the AI avatar, enhancing the interactivity and realism of your VR experience. The AI avatar listens to user questions, processes them using ChatGPT 3.8, and then responds with a synthesized voice and lip-sync animation.

Purpose of the Snippet

The “Ask AI a Question on Tap” snippet is designed to create an interactive experience where users can verbally engage with an AI avatar. This functionality is ideal for educational environments, customer service simulations, virtual tours, or any scenario where dynamic, real-time interaction is beneficial. The avatar’s ability to listen and respond verbally adds a layer of immersion that can make your VR space more engaging and lifelike.

Setting Up the Snippet

This is the Snippet Window with the various fields. We will go through these step by step.

Step-by-Step Guide

Select the AI Avatar

The first step is to select the AI avatar that will respond to user questions. This field allows you to choose the specific 3D model in your scene that will serve as the AI avatar. This is the avatar that will listen to and respond to user questions.
Select the Activation Spot(s)

Next, specify the spots that users can tap to activate the AI avatar’s listening mode. Choose one or more spots in your scene that will trigger the AI avatar to start listening. These could be the AI avatar itself, an image, or any other interactive element within your VR space.
Set the Maximum Recording Time

Define the maximum amount of time users have to ask their questions. Set the maximum time (in seconds) that the AI avatar will listen for a user’s question. This time frame should be sufficient for users to ask their questions clearly.

How It Works, Behind the Scenes

Once you’ve set up these configurations, here’s how the interaction flows:

User Interaction: When a user taps on the selected activation spot (e.g., the AI avatar or a designated button), they hear a beep sound, indicating that the avatar is now listening.
Recording the Question: The user can then ask their question verbally. The recording continues until the second beep, which occurs after the set maximum recording time.
Processing the Question: The recorded question is sent to ChatGPT 3.8, where the AI processes the input and generates a text-based response.
Generating the Response: The text response is converted into a speech file.
AI Avatar Response: The AI avatar then verbally responds to the user’s question, complete with lip-sync animation for a realistic and immersive experience.

Optimal Setup Tips

To ensure the best interaction experience, make sure that when you set up your AI avatar using the “Setup Your Virtual Assistant” snippet, you provide a well-crafted prompt. This prompt should clearly define the role of the AI assistant, providing context for the kinds of questions it will answer and the tone it should use. This setup will help the AI generate responses that are both relevant and consistent with the character you want your virtual assistant to portray.

Conclusion

The “Ask AI a Question on Tap” snippet is a fantastic way to bring your AI avatar to life in your XR space. By allowing users to ask questions verbally and receive spoken responses, you create a dynamic and interactive environment that feels both natural and engaging.

With the power of ChatGPT 3.8 behind your AI avatar, you can ensure that the responses are not only accurate but also delivered in a way that enhances the overall user experience. Experiment with this snippet to create interactive, voice-driven experiences in your virtual environments.

Updated on 20 February 2025

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