Avatars

New York airports are installing virtual avatars to help visitors

23 May 2012

Designed to catch the attention of passing airport visitors, the Port Authority is investing in virtual assistants that are very similar to holograms.

Have an airport question? Ask an avatar

22 May 2012

Beginning in July, “AVA� — an airport virtual assistant projected onto a person-shaped piece of glass — will greet visitors with basic welcome information at LaGuardia, Newark Liberty and JFK airports.

Port Authority to Introduce Avatars at Airports

22 May 2012

This summer, The Port Authority will be using NY area airports as a testing ground for the introduction of avatars. Newark, JFK and La Guardia airports will be renting devices that produce digital avatars to help travelers. According to The Associated Press, the NY area airports are the first in North America to be receiving [Full Story…]