1. The Rise of Visual Conversational AI POWERED BY OCTOBER 2025

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3. From University spin out to global leader

4. ABOUT SPEECH GRAPHICS | RAPPORT The leading platform for AI-powered character animation. • The #1 audio-driven animation platform for the AAA video games. Licensed to 9 out of 10 of top global game publishers. • The all-in-one AI animation platform trusted by top global brand characters • Proved that our core AI technology delivers on its promise of speech analysis, emotive accurate expressions & lip sync that resonates with users.

5. From Keys to AI Avatars Keyboard • First PCs • DOS Mouse • Apple Mac • MS Windows Touch • iPhone • Android Conversation • ChatGTP • Siri Avatar • Rapport

6. Why Visual Conversational AI matters now 6h58m 61 % is the average screen time of adults worldwidee of professionals chat with AI for learning & work. Our Media is now Visual. Conversation is the new UI as we interact Douyin, TikTok, Instagram with devices through language. ChatGPT, Siri

7. Challenges Building an engaging experience is hard Latency • • • • 250ms feels human Every step adds latency TTS, ASR, LLM, Rendering Engagement drops with latency Avatar Choices Costs • Avatar choice impacts experience • Techstack relies on GPUs • Constant streaming of TTS and Video • Uncanny vs comfortable • Always on Microphone • Cold vs Warm • Photoreal vs Stylised

8. Building integrated AI and avatar tech is extremely complex. Rapport makes it simple and scalable.

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10. 3 ELEMENTS OF VISUAL CONVERSATIONAL AI Speech and Language Real-time Behaviour Modelling Lip Sync and Expression

11. Speech and Language • Speech Recognition: Transforms spoken words into accurate digital text. • Natural Language Understanding: Captures meaning, intent, and context. • Natural Language Generation: Creates fluent, human- like responses. • Voice Synthesis: Produces realistic, expressive voices for interaction. The rapid progress in speech and language technologies, powered by the LLM revolution, is transforming how we communicate with machines. Interactions are becoming more natural, conversational, and human-centered than ever before.

12. Lip Sync and Expression • Accurate Lip Sync: Matches voice to precise mouth movements for natural communication. • Audio-Driven Analysis: Interprets speech tone, pace, and emotion to drive realistic animation. • Emotional Expression: Conveys subtle feelings through facial cues and micro expressions. • Body Movement and Gestures: Integrates natural posture and motion to enhance experience. Interactive AI Avatar use audio-driven animation to synchronize voice, emotion, and movement, creating lifelike, responsive digital interactions that feel genuinely human.

13. Real-Time Behaviour Modelling • Active Listening: Processes user speech in real time to detect intent, tone, and emotion. • Contextual Understanding: Integrates AI output to interpret conversation flow and context. • Dynamic Response Generation: Coordinates verbal and non-verbal reactions instantly. • Adaptive Behaviour: Adjusts facial expressions, gaze, and gestures based on live interaction cues. Real-time behaviour modelling enables avatars to speak, listen, and react naturally, creating fluid, human-like conversational experiences driven by both user input and AI intelligence.

14. Trust your Avatar • Embodiment and Presence: Lifelike avatars create a sense of real connection. • Proven by Research: Human-like interaction significantly increases trust and engagement. • Better Outcomes: Greater trust leads to improved communication, learning, and decision-making. Embodied avatars, those that exhibit human-like appearance and behavior, are more likely to elicit trust from users. For instance, a study in the hospitality industry found that both cognitive and emotional trust in avatars significantly influenced customer experience, brand loyalty, and overall satisfaction *ResearchGate

15. USE CASE HIGHLIGHT Entertainment: Location based and Kiosks Our clients are creating interactive location-based experiences such as Madame Tussauds recreating well known historical figures that visitors chat with.

16. USE CASE HIGHLIGHT Marketing & CX: Customer experience AI agent avatars Rapport is partnering with DruidAI, leading AI agent company, to integrate and deploy avatars across their customer experience enterprise portfolio

17. USE CASE HIGHLIGHT HR and Corporate Learning: Management training For HR and L&D leaders, Rapport delivers personalized, real-time soft skills training with measurable and trackable insight reports

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19. The Future Is Interactive THANK YOU

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21. Rapport is the leader in visual conversational AI. Gregor Hofer, CEO gregor@rapport.cloud