Runway demos a real-time conversational avatar from a single image at SIGGRAPH
jongranskog · x · 2026-07-22
Runway shows a real-time conversational character built from a single image
At SIGGRAPH’s Real-Time Live!, Runway demonstrated Characters, a system that turns one image into a live conversational avatar with:
- natural facial expressions
- lip-sync
- personality-driven interaction
The demo used an expressive cat mascot to show the character reacting in real time on stage.
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