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The launch of the research project “MuvAko – Multimodal Virtual Assistants for Context-Sensitive Tasks” was a resounding success. At the kick-off meeting held at the MeTeOr project centre at Chemnitz University of Technology, all project partners had the opportunity to get to know one another in detail.
In this three-year project, which runs until December 2027, the MuvAko InnoTeam will explore innovative solutions for combining an advisory AI assistant with augmented reality (AR). One example of an application is support in the home: by filming one’s own living space, the AI is intended to suggest suitable furniture from a 3D catalogue and overlay this onto the real environment using AR.
At the kick-off meeting, key topics for the course of the project were defined. These included, in particular, the reorientation of the use cases (application scenarios) and the specification of how the partners will collaborate with one another. By bringing together different areas of expertise – ranging from generative AI and augmented reality to user-centred research – valuable synergies were identified. These make it possible to tailor interactive assistance systems specifically to real-world use cases and to efficiently translate technological innovations into practical solutions. In addition, standardised communication structures were established and regular meeting schedules agreed upon.
The research project is supported by a strong network of partners:
- Mittweida University of Applied Sciences – Chair of Virtual Technologies (project coordination)
- Chemnitz University of Technology – Chair of Ergonomics and Innovation Management
- Ramblr GmbH (Ramblr.ai), Dresden
- text2knowledge GmbH, Dresden
MuvAko combines generative AI and immersive technologies to make virtual assistants more suitable for everyday use and more context-sensitive. The focus is on the naturalness of interaction, the reliability and quality of the generated content, and easy adaptation to various usage scenarios.
In the MuvAko research project, Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is taking on key roles in the development of multimodal, context-sensitive AI assistance functions for virtual and augmented realities. A key focus is on 3D reconstruction and the design of virtual spaces to enable interactive usage scenarios. In addition, the university is developing avatars and interpersonal interaction models to facilitate natural communication between humans and AI.
Furthermore, Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is working on the technical requirements for end devices and user interfaces to ensure intuitive use. Another key aspect is the integration and demonstration of the developed technologies within a comprehensive software package. With its expertise in spatial computing, AI-supported automation and mixed reality, the university is making a decisive contribution to the technical implementation and validation of AI-supported assistance systems.
Further information on the research project is available via the following link:
https://virtual.hs-mittweida.de/forschung.php
Text: Jonas Trezl
Image: Jonas Trezl (using AI)
