Those concepts migrated to television and cinema, from Star Trek's holodeck simulations in the '60s, to Max Headroom in the '80s, to the holographic
virtual companion Joi in the film Blade Runner 2049.
Middle aged Ma Xiangli shared his experience with Vivi, 'For those who stay home a lot, having a
virtual companion helps fill a void.
As students progress through the units of study, they are accompanied by a
virtual companion who encourages them, suggests learning strategies and offers support.
They initially plan to use it as a
virtual companion to the eBook and expand by offering two exclusive downloadable mini posters that will be added on a regular basis along with other content.
A kid maybe in the mood for reading a bit, or playing a few games - Story Time has been proven to be a handy
virtual companion for them, at all times.
As you sit at a real table in Portray the Silhouette, 2006, your shadow projected onto a screen shares a cup of tea with the shadow of a
virtual companion. Fujihata's work is playful, but one can only play in accordance with clear rules.
The technology's advocates hope that such a
virtual companion can help alleviate feelings of loneliness among people who live alone.
The applications of AI primarily include smart devices, assisted living, fall detection, home health monitoring, and
virtual companions such as elderly care robotics.
Virtual companions and carers: We will have the option of a digital companion that gets to know us and our health over our lifetime.
In health,
virtual companions and carers will become common, tracking a person's health status throughout their life and able to translate symptoms and conditions into any language.
Cute and cuddly toys like Ricky are always very popular with children as they make great
virtual companions.