XR

Q&A for FACS & the Future of Face Tech: The Ever-increasing Importance of Communication

Author(s)/Presenter(s):
Melinda Ozel, Face the FACS, Expression Scientist, United States of America

Abstract: As we progress with digital human technology, we must recognize the ethical responsibilities of creating products that influence how we interact with each other and our world. We also must acknowledge the growing relationship between science, art, and technology and the importance of clear cross-disciplinary communication.

Q&A for Soul Machines - Autonomous Digital Humans and Ethics

Author(s)/Presenter(s):
Mark Sagar, Soul Machines, New Zealand
Rudy Grossman, Soul Machines, New Zealand

Abstract: Dr. Mark Sagar, CEO & Co-Founder, along with Rudy Grossman, Director of Production Technology, will give an overview of the pioneering work at Soul Machines and also discuss the company's leading approach to the Ethics of creating Autonomous Digital Humans. Several of Soul Machines' Digital People are already helping real people across multiple industries and sectors of everyday life during the covid-19 pandemic. These Digital People provide a safe, easily accessible, and engaging way to reach and support real people through Education, Real Estate, Banking, and even the World Health Organization.

Q&A for Physics-based Realistic Avatars

Author(s)/Presenter(s):
Ronald Mallet, Facebook Reality Labs, United States of America

Abstract: Facebook Reality Labs is working on a range of technologies to enable genuine remote human interactions through believable photorealistic avatars for AR/VR applications. This presentation will focus on some of the physically-based approaches that include anatomical full body shape and deformations capture, data-driven modeling and simulation frameworks, and photorealistic rendering techniques.

Q&A for Digital humans are back! Panel Discussion

Author(s)/Presenter(s):
Christophe Hery, Facebook Reality Labs, United States of America
Mike Seymour, fxguide, Motus Lab USYD, United States of America
Melinda Ozel, Face the FACS, United States of America
Mark Sagar, Soul Machines, New Zealand
Rudy Grossman, Soul Machines, New Zealand
Ronald Mallet, Facebook Reality Labs, United States of America

Abstract: Following the success of Tokyo 2018, Digital Humans are back in Siggraph Asia. And this time, they have a clear mission. In the age of covid and social distancing, these avatars and clones have to entertain us, assist us and help us communicate. After all, relatable discussions are what we, Real Humans, long for. Even more so, when isolation is forced upon us. We have invited researchers who will show the next iterations of virtual companions. These pioneers in the field of telepresence and autonomous agents, as well as visual effects and VR/AR practitioners, are not only presenting their work and approaches, but they will expand on the ethical aspects involved and how they envision a bright future for meaningful interactions with these Digital Humans.

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