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Toppan, 3dig aiming to build high-def virtual humans

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December 22, 2021

Toppan, a communication, security, and electronics solutions provider, and 3dig, a automated content producer, are collaborating on high-definition virtual humans created using high-resolution real scanning data, according to a company press release.

The project will create photorealistic virtual humans by using data from high-precision biometric scanning performed on the Light Stage1 at the Toppan Virtual Human Lab2 and applying it as training data3 for 3dig's "anma" system, which uses artificial intelligence for automated generation of virtual humans. Use of AI-generated virtual humans, not based on real-world people, will enable creation of image-right-free corporate advertising, video content, and other media, according to the release.

As AI technology evolves and expands, it is being used for simple operations, such as reception desk and guidance functions.

Data compiled from high-precision scanning of the human body performed on the Light Stage at the Toppan Virtual Human Lab will be classified and processed into datasets in formats on Toppan's Human Body Information Platform. The datasets will then be provided as training data for 3dig to incorporate into its AI-driven anma system to facilitate production of photorealistic virtual humans that replicate natural expressions and movements.

Toppan and 3dig aim to create the training data and begin operating datasets on Toppan's Human Body Information Platform in 2022. By April 2022, the two companies hope to construct an automated generation platform for photorealistic virtual humans, which will be provided to the advertising industry and regional governments.