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Reconstruction and Animation of Realistic Head Avatars

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Egor Zakharov from ETH Zurich AIT lab will present research on creating controllable and detailed 3D head avatars using data from consumer-grade devices. The presentation will cover high-fidelity image-based facial reconstruction/animation and video-based reconstruction of detailed structures like hairstyles. He will showcase integrating human-centric assets into virtual environments for real-time telepresence and entertainment. Why it matters: This research contributes to advancements in digital human modeling and telepresence, with applications in communication and gaming within the region.

Towards the generation of more realistic avatars in virtual worlds

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MBZUAI's Metaverse Center is developing technologies for realistic avatar generation. Hao Li and colleagues presented a novel approach at CVPR 2024, collaborating with ETH Zurich, VinAI Research, and Pinscreen. The technology addresses the challenge of mapping 2D images to 3D avatars, accounting for poses, expressions, and views. Why it matters: Creating realistic and efficient avatar generation could improve user experience and accessibility in virtual environments across the Middle East.