In recent years, AI dialogue system has been pursuing natural semantic expression close to people, and Sony has also announced a virtual announcer "Mi Cun Bi" in Japan, which combines the role CG and natural semantic system. This system not only pays attention to the natural semantic expression, but also pays great attention to the facial expressions and movements of virtual characters, emphasizing that the transmission of image or sound information in Mi Village can be completed in a short time. After the text file is input, the content is transformed into natural semantic language through a special speech synthesis engine, and expressed in combination with the image of CG announcer; This system will be provided to program production and content production companies, such as TV stations and radio stations.
At the same time, Sony also set the role for Bibi Omura, and set her birthplace in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. She is 25 years old, her birthday is July 24th, and her height is 158cm. Zuli SHEN WOO, the painter of the animated film Sword Shadow, is in charge of the characters. The sample of synthesized speech is given by Kotobuki Minako, the seiyuu, and the complete speech is generated by a speech synthesizer.
The system was demonstrated in Shibuya, Japan in August 20 16. After many verification tests, it was officially announced for commercial use. Compared with the original beta version, the official version not only has fine-tuned natural semantics, but also has more complete gestures and standing postures. In addition, it also provides five different kinds of clothes.