Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Artificial Intelligence based Virtual Reality system for naturally communicating with virtual characters.
Agreement Number:
909058
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 1, 2018 - Feb 28, 2019
Description:
Create a software system for natural conversation dialoguing between a human and a virtual reality (VR) avatar using Natural Language Processing (NLP), with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) supported personality, and a topic knowledge-base that allows the VR characters to converse with a human in an intelligent and natural way.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6B 4N6
Reference Number:
172-2018-2019-Q2-909058
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
738065127
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 28 days.
Amendment Date
Nov 15, 2018
Recipient's Legal Name:
Virtro Entertainment Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Centre
Federal Riding Number:
59034
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
541514
Amendments: