our research
A new kind of
research lab
Bridging the human-machine divide
our approach
Human communication
is like a dance
Human conversation is a rhythm—every glance, pause, and tone changes the meaning. At Tavus, we study that rhythm, designing AI that understands emotion, intent, and timing as one signal. We’re building systems that don’t just respond, they move with you.
The Dance
we study and pioneer
We’re building AI that feels human—machines that see, listen, and respond naturally.
models
Models
Phoenix [4]
Raven [1]
Sparrow [1]
Research areas
We study how intelligence perceives context, emotion, and tone to create AI that understands and acts as humans do.
contextual perception
Understanding meaning beyond words. Tone, timing, intent, and everything unsaid.
Audio understanding
Teaching machines to truly listen. Not just to sounds, but to emotion, cadence, and rhythm.
Agentic interaction
Building systems that act with awareness, not automation. Capable of response, reasoning, and restraint.
human-like speech
Synthesizing voice that carries emotion, not just words. Warmth, hesitation, humor, humanity.
Real-time rendering
Turning intelligence into motion. Seamless, lifelike expression that feels natural and alive.
Conversational intelligence
Making dialogue intuitive and human. Conversations that adapt, remember, and build trust over time.
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We study how intelligence perceives context, emotion, and tone to create AI that understands and acts as humans do.
Ethical and aligned
by design
We believe technology earns trust through honesty, not opacity. Tavus is built on informed consent, transparent systems, and full disclosure—no fine print, no hidden levers. Every model, dataset, and likeness we use exists with permission and purpose. You deserve to know how the magic works, and we’re here to show you.
Where research becomes reality
Our research manifests as the traits that make AI feel human.
Expressive (and authentic)
AI Humans bring face-to-face connection to every conversation.
benefit [1]
Real-time conversation
Trained on millions of conversations to deliver smooth, humanlike dialogue.
benefit [2]
Superhuman perception
Understands actions, emotions, and screenshares to respond with context.
benefit [3]
Lifelike
presence
Displays expressive reactions and movement that build trust and engagement.
Perceptive (and aware)
AI Humans are modeled after us: they see, sense, and understand to build trust through real conversation.
benefit [1]
Perception
Deciphers nonverbal cues like body language and micro-expressions. Uses context to adapt responses and create meaningful, two-way interactions.
benefit [2]
Multimodal
Every input adds context, ensuring the AI Human sees the full picture: screenshare, voice, and surroundings.
benefit [3]
Awareness
Monitors key events and behaviors to trigger function calls while continuously sensing subtle background shifts with real-time data.
Thinking (with agency)
AI Humans are fully formed, with the cognitive skills needed for efficient, effective conversations.
benefit [1]
Knowledge
Industry-leading RAG grounds responses in your data. 15x faster than other solutions.
benefit [2]
Memory
Remembers past interactions to personalize responses and pickup conversations where they left off. Free to toggle on or off to fit any interaction.
benefit [3]
Structure
Uses customizable frameworks and logic branching to naturally structure conversations and keep moving toward your goals.
Deployable (and customizable)
AI Humans are designed to work for you: scalable, flexible, and ready to perform.
benefit [1]
Scale
Deploy and manage AI Humans at scale, with infrastructure, WebRTC, VAD, and ASR fully managed behind the scenes.
benefit [2]
Insights
Transcripts, visual context, and emotional markers from every conversation are accessible and used to inform improve user experiences.
benefit [3]
White-labeled
Developer first APIs. With simple, plug-and-play endpoints, you can embed AI Humans into any website or platform with ease.
Join the team
decoding conversation
Join the team shaping how humans and machines understand each other. We’re researchers, engineers, and artists building AI that listens, learns, and connects like people do. If you care about the future of intelligence and how it feels, you’ll fit right in.
