An open-source platform for research and experimentation with intelligent virtual agents in Extended Reality (VR/AR) environments.
The Open Virtual Agent Framework (OVAF) is an open-source infrastructure designed to accelerate research and experimentation with intelligent virtual agents across Extended Reality (VR/AR) environments. Built as a foundational tool for Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research, the system enables seamless integration of artificial intelligence models and custom social behaviors within immersive scenarios.
The platform simplifies spatial experiment design by capturing structured interaction data and user telemetry in real time. This significantly reduces the technical complexity often associated with immersive development, allowing researchers and creators to focus on behavior analysis and overall user experience quality.
Validated through pilot studies in real-world research contexts, OVAF drives scientific replicability and technological progress, providing a robust, flexible foundation to build the next generation of virtual assistants and characters in spatial computing.