Overview

‍iNNOVA, an Italian startup specializing in AI-driven digital transformation, partnered with AKOOL to develop Evolvera, the world’s first fully customizable AI-powered smartwatch. By integrating AKOOL’s Streaming Avatar Technology, iNNOVA created a lifelike digital assistant that enhances user interactions with real-time AI responses, expressive animations, and seamless media integration. Presented at CES 2025, Evolvera set a new standard for wearable AI technology.

Challenge

‍Evolvera is not just a smartwatch—it’s a "digital companion" designed to adapt to the user’s life, offering personalized interactions that go beyond traditional wearables. iNNOVA needed a solution that would:

• Enable real-time AI-generated responses to be transferred seamlessly to the avatar.
• Ensure synchronized lip movements and natural facial expressions for a more immersive experience.
• Remove avatar backgrounds so it could integrate with various smartwatch interfaces.
• Introduce dynamic content such as photos and videos when the avatar speaks.

The challenge was to develop an avatar that felt intuitive, responsive, and capable of enhancing daily life through conversational AI.

Solution

To bring Evolvera to life, iNNOVA integrated AKOOL’s Streaming Avatar Technology, allowing users to experience:

• Conversational AI at Their Wrist: Evolvera provides real-time responses with expressive avatars, making interactions more natural and engaging.
• Multimodal Interaction: The avatar can introduce images, videos, and contextual information while speaking, enhancing the depth of communication.
• Seamless Customization: Users can personalize the look and feel of their digital companion, making it uniquely theirs.
• Real-Time Adaptability: Evolvera learns from users’ habits, providing suggestions, reminders, and assistance tailored to their lifestyle.
  

‍Results

• Successful CES Showcase: Evolvera captured global attention, demonstrating the future of wearable AI assistants.
• Hyper-Realistic Avatar Experience: AKOOL’s AI enabled Evolvera’s avatar to provide a lifelike, responsive, and emotionally engaging user interface.
• Market Readiness for International Launch: Evolvera is set to expand into both business and consumer markets, bringing next-gen AI technology to global users.

Takeaway

‍The collaboration between iNNOVA and AKOOL demonstrates how AI avatars can revolutionize user experiences in wearable technology. AKOOL’s Streaming Avatar Technology powered Evolvera’s ability to deliver real-time AI responses, expressive avatars, and seamless content integration, proving that digital assistants can be more than just voice-based interactions. By enabling synchronized lip movements, background customization, and multimedia enhancements, AKOOL provided iNNOVA with the critical tools needed to launch a truly interactive AI-powered smartwatch. As Evolvera prepares for its global rollout, AKOOL continues to set the standard for next-generation AI avatars across industries.