** April 02, 2011 New voice interaction guidance system at NIT [#x044f43d] > &ref(20110402_1.jpg,nolink); &ref(20110402_2.jpg,nolink); >April 02, 2011~ A voice interaction guidance system designed in our laboratory was placed near NIT's main gate.~ Mei-chan is the receptionist-like 3D character that is shown on this human-sized display that faces the main gate. ~ One can approach the microphone and ask for information about the university or the weather, for example, and get a reply from the 3D character.~ While replying to the question, Mei-chan uses gestures and shows relevant images (like maps) that could help in the guidance.~ Please, let's all try to talk to Mei-chan. >by Viviane Oliveira