Roblox’s New AI Tools Make It Easier for Creators and Brands to Enter the Metaverse
Two new tools are focused on avatar creation and object textures.
Roblox recently introduced two new AI-powered tools designed to streamline the creation of content for the Roblox platform. These tools are now available in Roblox Studio, Roblox’s development platform.
First, the Avatar Auto Setup tool is designed to help creators quickly create avatars for use in their Roblox experiences. The Roblox blog offers more details about this tool:
“Avatar Auto Setup simplifies the avatar creation process by automatically converting a 3D body mesh into a live, animated avatar ready for users to adopt. With just a click, Auto Setup will automatically rig, cage, segment, and skin 3D models.”
The Texture Generator tool, meanwhile, allows creators to type text prompts to automatically change the appearance of 3D objects. In addition to being useful for one-off item creation, the tool can help speed up the process of creating multiple versions of the same object (for instance, creating an avatar accessory in multiple colors).
On the Roblox blog, Nick Tornow, Vice President of Creator Engineering at Roblox, commented on these new AI development tools:
“Our new AI technologies help anyone from an indie developer to a professional game studio quickly create rich, compelling content on the Roblox platform – getting them from idea to shared reality, faster than ever. With these tools, creators can focus on creative ideation and less on implementation, enhancing their experiences to grow engagement—and ultimately, their businesses.”
Avatar Auto Setup is now available in alpha, while Texture Generator is available in public beta. The terms “alpha” and “beta” mean these technologies are still under development and may be updated in the future. Creators can learn more about Roblox Studio on the Roblox website.