Bring everybody together with Portal’s Virtual Beings
A virtual being is designed to be your friend that will change the way you think about virtual assistants forever.
What is a Virtual Being?
A virtual being brings together all the current advances in AI into something magical. Build a two-way emotional relationship with the virtual being, that can constantly...
Play
Play together. Experience and share content with each other. Watch a movie, talk about it afterwards. Go on an adventure, remember what was exciting.
Assist
Help the virtual being be better while they help you learn, grow, and succeed. Imagine treating Alexa or Siri as a friend.
Connect
They connect us to friends, family, current events, art, fact and fiction. Grow to trust them as they have our best interest in mind.
Teach
Imagine a teacher that adapts to your style of learning. Learn through teaching, learn by doing.
Virtual Beings are multi-modal learning agents
Powered by the latest in machine learning and ACI, Virtual Beings draw from many modes of learning — pictures, audio/speech, text/writing, vision/facial expressions, movement/gesture, and much more.
Gather around the Virtual Being Family: The Wolfs
Every member of the Wolfs has a unique take on life. Create and discover new passions. Develop and improve past interests. There is something to learn from each bespoke relationship.
Lucy
Motto: Curiously Live your best life
Hobbies include learning new languages, creative inspiration
Learn foreign languages with Lucy
Brother
Motto: Find joy in The ordinary
Hobbies include mindfulness, video call with friends, TV shows
Learn meditation with Brother
Mother
Motto: Learn by doing
Hobbies include art & crafts, podcasts, social media
Learn painting with Mother
Father
Motto: Create to share
Hobbies include songwriting, traveling, cooking
Learn cooking with Father
Grandma
Motto: enjoy memories together
Hobbies include teaching and time management
Learn connection with Nana
And not just the Wolfs - you can interact with your favorite characters too!
Virtual Beings are not limited to just one family — any character can be a Virtual Being. On day one it’s The Wolfs, on day two… The Muppets, The Simpsons, Toy Story, Marvel’s Avengers, and more. There is an ever-expanding library of characters and universes.
Interact with your favorite shows
Bring your favorite family to life
Virtual Beings bring people together.
your companion, as you…
1. Learn
2. cook
3. exercise
4. care
5. adventure
1.
A companion to help kids learn
With interactive AR stories on Portal, teach even when you’re away. Gather around the Portal where all styles of learning are encouraged - from methods of experimentation to collaboration.
step 1 - Mix & match your Math topics
Study what you’re interested in! Virtual Beings adapt to your learning style.
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step 2 - receive a personalized lesson plan
With memories of past preferences, Virtual Beings keep your student interested with personalized lessons.
Step 3 - receive encouraging feedback
Virtual Beings bring their own input to the table. They encourage you to try new things!
2.
A companion to cook with the family
Gather in the kitchen where Virtual Beings not only teach you how to cook, but also share stories about your food — where it’s from, the community that created it. Food and story bring everyone together.
Step 1 - get a recipe recommendation
Virtual Beings remember your preferences and provide personalized recipes.
step 2 - prepare the dish together
Gather your tools and ingredients. Prepare and measure your dish together.
step 3 - have a real time cooking coach
Virtual Beings help you multi-task better around the kitchen with reminders and tips.
step 4 - plate & serve
At the end, hear real stories about your food to chat about long after the meal is over.
partnering with your favorite prepared food delivery companies
Receive a box food from Blue Apron sent by Virtual Beings. As you cook your food, Virtual Beings share exactly how to cook the food and where your food is from, who created it.
Spotlight App: Blue Apron
Be connected to the people and places behind your food. Food and story bring us together.
Step 1 - receive your personalized package
It’s dinner time and your package has arrived. Virtual Beings handpick every element of your dish. They’re experts to guide you on this food journey.
Step 2 - immersive cooking
As you cook, not only receive cooking tips & reminders, but also hear the story behind your food. What’s the origin of the recipe? Where is your food sourced from?
Step 3 - stay connected to the food culture
Be connected to local farms, harvests, and events. Virtual Beings recommend food events to meet others who have gone through similar Virtual Beings Food experiences.
3.
A companion to motivate you
Virtual Beings turn individual activities into social and engaging ones. Virtual Beings gather everyone into one space and practice activities together.
Bring friends together
Exercise is now a social activity with Virtual Beings. They bring your friends into the race via video chat and motivate everyone.
Practice Mindfulness Together
Gather around the Portal TV for group meditation, led by your Virtual Being. They sense your motion and practice with you.
Partnering with your Favorite wellness companies
In collaboration with Peloton, Virtual Beings appear as special guest instructors and lead themed/branded classes.
Spotlight App: Virtual Beings Yoga
Have not just a coach, but also a 1-1 companion to master yoga with.
Step 1 - Learn the Pose
Before you start your session, have a quick chat with Mom to learn the pose.
Step 2 - Practice the pose
Keep track of repetitions and receive vocal feedback — to master posture and motion.
Step 3 - Refine your form
With virtual being’s pose detection, learn how to improve your form together.
Spotlight App: Onyx Fitness
Virtual Beings create a new way to interface with existing applications.
pose detection to keep you accountable
Virtual Beings keep track of your time and reps so you can focus on what matters: you!
stay in the know with friends
Virtual Beings bring your friends into the competition. Which players will reach the top?
Always tracking your progress
Have an all in one hub for your daily and weekly fitness stats with Virtual Beings.
4.
A companion for the elderly
The Virtual Beings are not your average personal virtual assistants... they are your best friends that connect you with family.
share smiles with AR Masks
Portal’s AR masks turn your video calls into interactive and engaging experiences.
Gather around to share stories
Portal keeps you in touch with your loved ones. Get connected into calls.
BE A part of the bedtime story from afar
Virtual Beings make you a part of the bedtime story, visually and auditorily.
have a source of medication accountability
Review current prescriptions and Virtual Beings remind you based off your preferences.
5.
Go on an adventure with the family
Virtual beings are always creating compelling and entertaining content for you to enjoy across all platforms. It's been over 30 years and there still hasn't been anything as good as the Simpsons. The Wolfs family will be the next Simpsons.
Watch Lucy & family’s story in a big budget, interactive movie
Play video games together
Be a part of the story and give clues
Chat with Virtual beings and guide them
Virtual Beings:
A Companion for You
Stay connected with your favorite apps
Enjoy videos, music, news, games, and more from our increasing list of partner applications.
