Roblox took a step forward in online communication by announcing the addition of a search feature to its platform through Roblox Connect, an immersive communication experience that displays users’ avatars. This new feature is specifically aimed at users over the age of 13.
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The official launch of Roblox Connect took place in September during the company’s annual developer event (RDC23).
This feature allows users to make calls among their friends, where their avatars are displayed in a virtual environment.. During these conversations, users can see their full-body avatar and move around in the virtual space. approaching each other and communicating using their own voices recorded through a microphone.
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The innovation behind this innovation is based on voice chats and facial animation technology. It records the user’s facial movements, such as blinking and opening the mouth, using the camera and then transfers them to the avatar in real time, providing a more immersive communication experience.
Ensuring security and compliance with platform policies, Roblox Connect is only available to users aged 13 and over who verify their age. and enable voice community after verifying phone numbers, as detailed on the company’s developer forum.
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Roblox has also provided the ability to integrate this feature into other experiences through the API, which allows developers to add different camera modes, environmental assets, and avatar actions (emoticons) to personalize communication in their games and experiences.
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Searching with Roblox Connect is available on both iOS and Android devices, as well as on the desktop version of the platform. These are available in countries where Roblox voice chat has already been launched.
The company emphasizes that usage rules must be followed during searches, as in the rest of the platform.
To ensure a safe and friendly environment, moderation tools have been implemented to detect spam and unwanted interactions, and options are provided to block or delete individuals who do not meet established standards.
*This content was rewritten with the help of artificial intelligence, based on information published by Europa Press, and reviewed by the journalist and editor.
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