curiosity Launches "Avatar Card Generation Service" to Turn Photos into "Cute Avatars" Movable in AR
curiosity Inc. has launched an "Avatar Card Generation Service" that uses AI to create avatars from photos and allows them to be moved in AR. The first event will be held on May 16-17, 2026, at Minaterrace Tochigi, where it can be experienced at a parent-child workshop.
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curiosity Inc. has announced the launch of its "Avatar Card Generation Service," which creates "cute deformed avatars" from photographed human images and outputs them as physical cards on the spot.
The first trial event will be held on Saturday, May 16th, and Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at the Minaterrace Tochigi Event Terrace during the "2nd Parent-Child Train Workshop." This service offers an experience where users can take a photo, instantly create their own unique avatar, take home a physical card, and further interact with it in AR.
■ Turn your photo into a cute avatar
Based on the taken photo, AI automatically generates a deformed avatar. The entire process, from 3DCG conversion to rigging, is handled collectively, allowing for the quick creation of "your very own avatar."
The generated avatar is immediately output as a card, which can be taken home as a memento. Furthermore, by scanning the card, the avatar can be enjoyed digitally, allowing for continued play even after the initial experience.
■ Your unique avatar card with selectable designs
Avatar cards are available in multiple design patterns. Users can choose their preferred design to create their own original card.
Additionally, for the inaugural event at Minaterrace Tochigi, limited edition train-themed design cards, tailored to the railway event, will be available. These can be taken home as a special souvenir unique to the event.
■ Your avatar leaps into reality with AVATAVI
The generated avatar can be animated using the AR app "AVATAVI." AVATAVI is an AR application that allows users to summon their avatars into real-world spaces, move them around, and capture photos and videos.
By bringing your avatar into the real world, the "on-site experience" expands into an "everyday play experience."
■ Compact and easy-to-implement avatar experience for events
The system is designed to be implementable with just an iPad and a card output printer, eliminating the need for extensive equipment and allowing for deployment in small spaces.
Providing a seamless experience from photography to avatar generation and card output, the service can cater to various scenarios, such as commemorative content for visitors, circulation-boosting initiatives within facilities, and deployments utilizing original design cards. We are currently seeking corporations and facilities interested in introducing this service.
【First Trial Event Overview】
Event Name: 2nd Parent-Child Train Workshop
Date: Saturday, May 16th, and Sunday, May 17th, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Venue: Minaterrace Tochigi Event Terrace (Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture) within Yokota Co., Ltd. exhibition area
*This service will be introduced for the first time at an event featuring various railway-related experiential content.
Official Website: https://minaterrace.jp/event/3339
Avatar Card Fee: 500 yen per avatar (one card)
【About curiosity Inc.】
curiosity Inc. is a creative studio that plans and develops new real-world experiential entertainment, such as digital attractions, utilizing XR (AR/VR/MR) and new technologies, under the theme of "Immersive Entertainment." https://www.curiosity-inc.jp/
The first trial event will be held on Saturday, May 16th, and Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at the Minaterrace Tochigi Event Terrace during the "2nd Parent-Child Train Workshop." This service offers an experience where users can take a photo, instantly create their own unique avatar, take home a physical card, and further interact with it in AR.
■ Turn your photo into a cute avatar
Based on the taken photo, AI automatically generates a deformed avatar. The entire process, from 3DCG conversion to rigging, is handled collectively, allowing for the quick creation of "your very own avatar."
The generated avatar is immediately output as a card, which can be taken home as a memento. Furthermore, by scanning the card, the avatar can be enjoyed digitally, allowing for continued play even after the initial experience.
■ Your unique avatar card with selectable designs
Avatar cards are available in multiple design patterns. Users can choose their preferred design to create their own original card.
Additionally, for the inaugural event at Minaterrace Tochigi, limited edition train-themed design cards, tailored to the railway event, will be available. These can be taken home as a special souvenir unique to the event.
■ Your avatar leaps into reality with AVATAVI
The generated avatar can be animated using the AR app "AVATAVI." AVATAVI is an AR application that allows users to summon their avatars into real-world spaces, move them around, and capture photos and videos.
By bringing your avatar into the real world, the "on-site experience" expands into an "everyday play experience."
■ Compact and easy-to-implement avatar experience for events
The system is designed to be implementable with just an iPad and a card output printer, eliminating the need for extensive equipment and allowing for deployment in small spaces.
Providing a seamless experience from photography to avatar generation and card output, the service can cater to various scenarios, such as commemorative content for visitors, circulation-boosting initiatives within facilities, and deployments utilizing original design cards. We are currently seeking corporations and facilities interested in introducing this service.
【First Trial Event Overview】
Event Name: 2nd Parent-Child Train Workshop
Date: Saturday, May 16th, and Sunday, May 17th, 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Venue: Minaterrace Tochigi Event Terrace (Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture) within Yokota Co., Ltd. exhibition area
*This service will be introduced for the first time at an event featuring various railway-related experiential content.
Official Website: https://minaterrace.jp/event/3339
Avatar Card Fee: 500 yen per avatar (one card)
【About curiosity Inc.】
curiosity Inc. is a creative studio that plans and develops new real-world experiential entertainment, such as digital attractions, utilizing XR (AR/VR/MR) and new technologies, under the theme of "Immersive Entertainment." https://www.curiosity-inc.jp/