The constant visibility of hands in our daily activities makes them crucial for a sense of self-embodiment. The problem is the need for a digital hand model that is photorealistic, personalized, and relightable. Photorealism ensures a realistic visual representation, personalization caters to individual differences, and reliability allows for a coherent appearance in diverse virtual environments,…

Integrating two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) data is a significant challenge. Models tailored for 2D images, such as those based on convolutional neural networks, need to be revised for interpreting complex 3D environments. Models designed for 3D spatial data, like point cloud processors, often fail to effectively leverage the rich detail available in 2D imagery.…

Avatar technology has become ubiquitous in platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, and video games, enhancing user engagement by replicating human actions and emotions. However, the quest for a more immersive experience led researchers from Meta and BAIR to introduce “Audio2Photoreal,” a groundbreaking method for synthesizing photorealistic avatars capable of natural conversations. Imagine engaging in a telepresent…