Reference tools for real-time conversational avatar systems in 5G contexts, targeting the emerging MPEG standard for avatar-based communications.
Avatars are synthesised digital representations of participants, animated in real time from audio and video input, enabling immersive video calls and virtual presence experiences. The 5G-MAG implementation provides codec, rendering, and streaming tools for avatar communications over 5G networks.
Implemented specifications: ISO/IEC 23090-39 (MPEG Avatar Representation Format, ARF), 3GPP TR 26.813 (Study of Avatars in Real-Time Communication Services, the FS_AVATAR study item, completed in Release 19).
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Project Overview
The slide deck below introduces the Avatar Communication reference tools: the MPEG Avatar Representation Format (ARF), how an avatar is captured, carried, and rendered over a 5G path, and how the components fit together. For scope, code, and releases, use the buttons above.
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| Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Technical documentation | Avatar communications architecture and 3GPP analysis: Avatar Communications on the Tech portal |
| Standards | Avatar Representation Format and IVAS audio specifications: Avatar Communication on the Standards portal |
| Related project | MPEG-I Scene Description and XR delivery: XR Media Integration in 5G |
Developer Exchange
No Conversational Avatar-specific videos are curated here yet. In the meantime, here's what's recent from the wider Developer Exchange:
End-to-End setup with 5GC, NG-RAN and UE for MBS Broadcast Services - 5G-MAG Reference Tools
Overview of the latest updates to the 5G Media Streaming Project - 5G-MAG Reference Tools
Demonstrating MBS User Service Announcement mechanisms - 5G-MAG Reference Tools
Demonstrating the OBJECT_CAROUSEL operating mode - 5G-MAG Reference Tools
Introducing Network Emulator & AI Traffic Characterization Framework - 5G-MAG Reference Tools
Introducing the new 5GMS Application Provider Portal - 5G-MAG Reference Tools
Community Stats
Last Synced: 2026-07-28 01:13 UTC
| Repository | Stars | Forks | Views (Total) | Clones (Total) | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rt-avatar-content | 1 | 0 | 114 | 8 | Active |
| rt-avatar-call | 1 | 1 | 387 | 19 | Active |
| rt-avatar-unity-tracker | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | Stable |
| rt-3gpp-swap | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 | Stable |