Recently, while browsing through the app store, a fair number of virtual pet apps - like "My Talking Dogs" or "My Talking Toms". The reason why these apps are popular is simple: kids love how they work and adults have already had something similar when they were young, thus making it a pleasure to take a stroll down memory lane.
Tamagotchi was one of the earliest versions of a virtual pet.
A recent project involved spending considerable time with Microsoft Hololens, which led to the idea of building a holographic pet.
Key considerations are:
- Simple 3D pet character.
- Interactive - Hand-based interactions like petting.
- Voice commands - response based on calls
- Ability to change to different characters.
To get started, this simple video demonstrates what's to come.
