Bolton-based edtech Near-Life recently introduced an innovative AI-powered authoring tool at DevLearn, Las Vegas’s leading learning technology conference.
- This pioneering tool is the first of its kind, offering AI-driven functionality for immersive learning through interactive video and VR.
- The tool is designed to accelerate content creation, making it quicker and more efficient for creators.
- Near-Life revealed upcoming AI features, including character interactions for enhanced learning experiences.
- The launch aligns with Near-Life’s ongoing commitment to simplifying interactive content creation.
Near-Life, a prominent edtech firm from Greater Manchester, has showcased its latest AI-powered tool designed to revolutionize the creation of immersive learning content at DevLearn, the largest learning technology event in North America held in Las Vegas. This new tool marks a significant step as Near-Life becomes the first platform to integrate AI-driven capabilities specifically aimed at simplifying interactive video and VR content creation.
The AI-powered authoring tool is crafted to empower creators by streamlining the design and development of interactive sequences. This innovation reduces the time and complexity involved in building immersive user experiences, enriching the content’s quality and engagement.
According to Mike Todd, Founder and CEO of Near-Life, their mission is to make interactive content creation intuitive and accessible. “We are incredibly excited to introduce AI functionality into our platform,” he stated. The introduction of AI-generated storyboards allows users to input descriptive prompts, which the AI then transforms into structured scenarios. This cuts down on manual planning, providing a visual framework that facilitates quick and easy interactive content creation.
Key features of this tool include the automatic generation of game diagrams and storyboards. It allows for varied content forms, including 2D interactive video, VR, and interactive slides, minimizing the need for detailed manual input by using media placeholders to quickly visualize sequences.
The launch of this tool is part of a broader AI-driven roadmap Near-Life is pursuing. Following its AI-powered image generation feature unveiled in London, the company continues to push technological boundaries, further enhancing their tools.
During DevLearn, attendees glimpsed future plans, including AI-driven character interactions. These features promise to enable more dynamic and engaging interactions, allowing learners to converse with AI characters, such as supervisors or customers, adding depth to training and simulation experiences. These interactive capabilities are set to launch by year-end.
Mike Todd emphasized the significance of these advancements, stating, “With AI-generated storyboards and forthcoming conversational characters, we’re adding an entirely new dimension to immersive learning. This initiative aims to create not just efficiency but personalized, profound learning experiences that are expected to elevate industry standards.”
Near-Life’s AI-powered innovations are poised to transform immersive learning, setting a new industry standard.
