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Life-size holographic anime character debuts as virtual assistant in Japan

SCMP, 04 May 2021
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A life-size virtual assistant in the guise of an anime character was showcased in Japan on April 26, 2021. The two-metre (6.6ft) holographic robot interacts with users through voice and movement. The company behind the creation says the virtual assistant is a way of integrating the online space with the real world.

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