Professor Mark Sagar, founder and CEO of Soul Machines! Photo: University of Auckland
Professor Mark Sagar of Auckland University's Laboratory for Animate Technologies is starting a new project called 'Soul Machines' which will be expanding on similar technology - their goal is to create human like avatars.
He has been awarded Oscars for his work in films Avatar, and King Kong, his latest venture 'Soul Machines' has received 7.5 U.S million dollars in backing.
Professor Mark Sagar of Auckland University's Laboratory for Animate Technologies Photo: University of Auckland