Improving digital avatars through depth estimation

Improving digital avatars through depth estimation | Crunch case study

About 

This project focuses on developing an interactive media marketplace that empowers users to create, share, and trade digital collections across multiple ecosystems. The platform integrates advanced creation tools, allowing users to design unique content effortlessly. It also features NFT (Non-Fungible Token) capabilities, enabling users to tokenize and monetize their digital assets securely. 

Challenge 

The client already had a successful marketplace featuring NFTs for mobile devices, but they wanted to enhance digital avatars with greater detail and personalization. A key challenge was that the existing digital avatar system did not account for the distance between the device and an object (such as a human), which affected the avatar’s accuracy. 

Project Overview 

Our primary task was to develop and integrate a missing component that would allow the platform to accurately estimate the distance between objects (e.g., a human and a camera) and improve the overall quality of digital avatars. 

Depth Estimation Module

We implemented a depth estimation module using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) with specialized configurations, including deep layers, optimized kernel sizes, and pooling layers. This module captured essential patterns such as the apparent size of known objects, perspective, distance, and scale, enabling accurate identification of the spatial layout and the distance between objects (e.g., a human and the camera). 

Digital Avatar Accuracy Improvement

We calibrated the camera sensors to perform robust 3D rendering, significantly enhancing the accuracy and realism of digital avatars. 

Integration with the Marketplace Platform

After developing the depth estimation module, we successfully integrated it into the existing platform, which was built using MediaPipe. This integration ensured that all components worked seamlessly together.

Results 

By enhancing the AI algorithm and computer vision technology, the client significantly improved the quality of digital avatars, resulting in a better user experience. These improvements led to higher NFT sales and increased profitability for the client. 

PROJECT INFO

Industry

AI Startup

Location

Germany

Technologies

Tensorflow, AWS, MediaPipe 

Clients’ words

Crunch impressed me with is the quality of developers. It is simply much better than in any other company we’ve tried working with.

Klaus
CEO at YouWe

We are impressed with their performance, how they are engaged with product development, and how they care about the product.

Sebastian
Co-Founder & CTO at Accountflow

It’s been a very enjoyable experience. All has been fantastic about communicating, and working.

Marta
Consultant at GIA Networks

Our partnership with Crunch has been an invaluable resource as we’ve scaled.

Ryan
CTO at WorkDove

What I found in Crunch was the technical competency, ability to think outside the box, and very good English.

Garrett
COO at Tabulate

They have a large impact on the whole architecture we ended up with. Overall, I’ve been pleased and impressed with everything Crunch did for us.

Kenneth
CTO at Zuar

Working with Crunch was easy. They were patient with us as we worked through the contract questions and patient again as we were getting our billing set up. The design work was elegant and the developer delivered the app we had contracted for on time and good quality.

Scott
VP of Software Engineering at Analytic Index

The team at Crunch was very nice to work with. They worked diligently and were very professional. When questions or technical problems arose, they answered them quickly and were always ready and kind about helping us.

Miia
Business Management at Conmark Systems

Crunch developer helped us deliver an important feature for our project much faster than expected.

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VP of Engineering at Profitap

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CEO at Chintech

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Bob
CTO at Timegen

The best vendor we could possibly find. Crunch blends practical development with innovative design principals. Internal and external feedback to app development has been positive. They complete project milestones by the planned schedule and deliver within budget. The team’s responsive and willing to engage in productive dialogue.

Jeff
CEO at USA Software Company

Crunch exceeded my expectations. I appreciated the developers’ resourcefulness in the face of constraints and complex requirements. The company able to deliver and complete the project successfully.

Kate
Product manager at Mezonin

The project has gone smoothly so far. Crunch has an exceptional work ethic. Consequentially, they’ve been able to tackle every challenge that comes their way. They manage day-to-day work on their own well but also communicate with us regularly to make sure we’re on the same page.

Andrew
CMO at Qinetics

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Ian
CEO at Biomicc

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