With the rise of live streaming e-commerce, a team of PolyU students, including Kwok Man-ho and Chan Man-him, has developed a comprehensive mobile streaming platform called Streaming Hub to address the pain points of existing live streaming platforms. This platform enables users to create high-quality real-time live programs through flexible and feature-rich control hubs (Hubs).
Guo Man-ho explained that current live streaming platforms have several pain points, such as small mobile screens and the inconvenience of juggling multiple functions during the production process. Streaming Hub not only runs on tablet devices but also provides different Hubs, allowing streamers to customize their workflow.
"The most interesting feature of Streaming Hub is the integration of AI technology. We train the AI to recognize specific gestures, so when the AI detects certain hand movements, it automatically triggers corresponding functions. For example, when the AI sees you leaving the frame, it automatically plays a waiting animation. Alternatively, by making a countdown gesture, you can start the live stream without needing to manually press the start or stop button," explained Guo Man-ho.
He further added, "Streamers can also capture product photos from various angles, and Streaming Hub creates a 1:1 3D model based on these images. The streamer can display the 3D model on the screen, allowing viewers to use augmented reality to preview the product's effects, thereby attracting them to make online purchases."
The development of Streaming Hub by PolyU students showcases their innovative approach to address the challenges faced by live streaming platforms. Their integration of AI technology and the ability to create interactive experiences for viewers demonstrate the potential for enhancing the quality and engagement of real-time live streaming programs.
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