We’re thrilled to spotlighting one of the most exciting projects built on OpenHome, AmongAIs! This interactive app integrating the voice SDK into the game GatherTown allows users to imagine a world where voice powers multiple mediums.
This project was built by developers Sasha Sheng and Travis Cline during the OpenHome Voice AI Hackathon.
About the Project
Sasha and Travis were inspired by the game GatherTown, which allows users to design spaces for work, play, and everything in between. With the integration of OpenHome’s voice AI, the platform becomes an immersive experience. Users can now engage in real-time conversations with randomly generated NPCs, making the virtual environment feel more vibrant and alive than ever before.
Features:
Voice-Powered NPCs: Powered by OpenHome’s voice AI SDK, NPCs in GatherTown can understand and respond to user commands and queries in natural language. This means you can talk to NPCs as if they were real players, enriching the social fabric of the virtual environment.
Contextual Jokes and Conversations: NPCs are not just passive entities; they can tell jokes, share stories, and provide information based on the context of the game environment. This dynamic interaction adds a layer of spontaneity and fun, making every encounter unique.
Guided Exploration: These intelligent NPCs can suggest places to explore within GatherTown, guiding users to discover new rooms and interactive elements.
Realistic Social Interactions: The NPCs can mimic real player interactions, offering advice, reacting to the environment, and engaging in meaningful dialogues. This blurs the line between real and AI-powered characters, making the virtual world feel more connected and social.
Demo
About the Developers
Travis Cline and Sasha Sheng are developers based out of the Bay Area.
Sasha previously worked for big tech companies in San Francisco for a decade, specializing in mobile apps and AI systems. She has since transitioned to frequenting hackathons, winning many.
Travis is an AI Engineer who focuses on healthcare. He is passionate about contributing to open-source projects.