TLDR: Agora, a leader in real-time engagement and conversational AI, showcased groundbreaking AI solutions at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai. Key unveilings included voiceprint-based attention locking, real-time vision-based intelligence, and natural interactive avatars for its Conversational AI Engine, aiming to make human-AI interactions more natural and engaging. The company also presented smart devices like Fuzozo and EBO Air 2 Plus, powered by its ConvoAI Device Kit.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ: API), a global innovator in real-time engagement and conversational artificial intelligence technology, recently made significant strides at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), held in Shanghai from July 26-29, 2025. The company utilized this prominent global platform to unveil cutting-edge enhancements to its Conversational AI Engine, designed to bridge the gap between human and AI communication.
Among the pivotal features introduced by Agora is ‘Voiceprint-based attention locking.’ This advanced capability allows AI agents to mimic the human brain’s ‘cocktail party effect,’ enabling them to focus precisely on a user’s voice even amidst noisy environments with multiple background speakers. This innovation promises seamless and clear human-AI conversations regardless of ambient distractions.
Further enhancing the interactive experience, Agora showcased ‘Real-time vision-based intelligence.’ This feature empowers AI agents to interpret visual context alongside audio conversations. For instance, a user could casually inquire about an object in their surroundings, such as a painting on a wall, or seek assistance with a problem written on a whiteboard, with the AI understanding the visual cues.
Additionally, the company introduced ‘Natural interactive avatars,’ which synchronize lifelike movements with speech, making interactions with AI agents more engaging and visually intuitive. These avatars are expected to transform various use cases, from educational platforms to customer support, by providing a more human-like interface.
Tony Zhao, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Agora, Inc., emphasized the company’s vision, stating, “We believe that every conversation with AI should be as natural as conversing with another person. These new features for the Conversational AI Engine bring us closer to realizing that goal, giving AI agents the ability to lock onto the user’s voice, see what the user sees, and express movement and emotion with an avatar. We are encouraged by the extremely warm reception from developers and the general audience at WAIC.”
Beyond software innovations, Agora also demonstrated smart devices powered by its ConvoAI Device Kit. These included ‘Fuzozo,’ an emotionally responsive digital companion designed to bond, learn, and evolve with users, and ‘EBO Air 2 Plus,’ an advanced family companion robot capable of monitoring homes and engaging in natural dialogue as a family member.
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Looking ahead, Agora reiterated its commitment to pioneering conversational AI capabilities. The company plans to continue its investment in this domain, fostering close collaborations with global partners, customers, and developers to establish new benchmarks for human-AI interaction across diverse applications, including customer service, virtual companionship, and education.
