A free service that allows you to become a VTuber only with a PC and a web camera

　User Local Co., Ltd. has released a browser -based free service "WebCam Vtuber" that can use 3D avatars only on PCs and web cameras.

　The feature is that it can be used simply by connecting the web camera to the PC and opening the URL from the browser.Video containing 3D avatars can be used for live streaming and video calls in combination with software such as OBS and screen capture of distribution tools.Compatible OS is Windows 10 or later, MacOS Mojave or later.Supported browsers are Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge.Not compatible with smartphone browsers and Safari.

　The 3D avatar can be moved by detecting blinking, mouth movements, and body movements from the face shown on the web camera.The body's inclination, the movement of the arm, and the shape of the fingers can also be reflected in the avatar movement.The expression is selected according to the scene from the 5 types of presets (1 to 5 keyboard shortcuts compatible) according to the scene.

　3D avatars are available in five men and women models, and seven background images are presets, but you can upload VRM files and images and use any avatar.

　The technology to estimate the skeleton from the video of the web camera and reflect the user's movements in the 3D avatar is due to the AI algorithm developed by the user local.The web camera video is used only for running a 3D avatar on the web browser, so the camera video is not transmitted.