Tavus – The OS for Human‑AI Interaction
Tavus is a human‑computing platform that lets developers and product teams build AI‑driven digital humans capable of seeing, hearing, speaking, and acting with emotional awareness. The platform ships three core models – Phoenix‑3 (full‑face rendering), Sparrow‑0 (turn‑taking & conversational timing), and Raven‑0 (perception & emotion reading) – all orchestrated through a unified API.
Key Features
- Conversational Video Interface (CVI) – real‑time video avatars that can respond to user input, display micro‑expressions, and perform actions on‑the‑fly.
- Video Generation – batch‑render high‑quality AI‑human videos for marketing, training, or onboarding.
- Model Suite:
- Phoenix‑3 – photorealistic face rendering with micro‑expressions and emotion‑driven animation.
- Sparrow‑0 – transformer‑based turn‑taking that mimics natural human pacing, pauses, and interruptions.
- Raven‑0 – continuous visual perception, emotion detection, and context‑aware responses.
- White‑label API – full control over branding, data ownership, and integration with existing back‑ends.
- Scalable Deployment – run thousands of AI humans simultaneously across cloud or on‑premise environments.
- Multi‑modal Input – supports video, audio, and text streams for flexible interaction modes.
Use Cases
| Industry | Example Application |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | AI physician assistants that triage patients, capture notes, and provide real‑time documentation. |
| Recruitment | AI interviewers that screen candidates at scale while delivering a human‑like interview experience. |
| Education | 24/7 AI tutors that adapt lessons to a learner’s style and language. |
| Customer Support | Lifelike AI agents that handle inquiries, upsell, and guide users through complex workflows. |
| Enterprise Sales | Personalized video demos that react to prospect questions in real time. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need GPU infrastructure? A: Tavus provides managed cloud endpoints, but you can also self‑host the models on your own GPU clusters for compliance or latency needs.
Q: How is user data protected? A: All video/audio streams are encrypted in‑flight and at rest. You retain full ownership of any data processed through the white‑label API.
Q: Can I customize the avatar’s appearance? A: Yes – the platform supports custom 3‑D head meshes, skin tones, hairstyles, and clothing assets.
Q: What latency can I expect? A: Real‑time CVI runs at ~30 fps with end‑to‑end latency under 200 ms on standard cloud GPUs.
Q: Is there a free tier? A: A free developer tier provides limited API calls and a sandbox environment for rapid prototyping.
Getting Started
- Sign up for a free developer account.
- Create an avatar using the UI or upload your own 3‑D assets.
- Integrate the white‑label SDK (REST or WebSocket) into your product.
- Deploy and monitor usage via the Tavus dashboard.
Whether you’re building a virtual health assistant, an AI‑driven sales rep, or an interactive learning companion, Tavus gives you the OS‑level tools to turn AI into a truly human‑like presence.
