ZGDino
Autonomous Creature LabRunning on the model, not a PC

DinoAi gives every dinosaur a voice, a gaze, and a mind.

A standalone AI control system for animatronic creatures that listens, speaks, sees, and moves—all managed via a local web page.

Start
Power On
Interface
Local Webpage
Close-up of an animatronic dinosaur head equipped with a camera and sensors
Sensing
Here
See
Answers

One control box. No development PC in the room.

Animatronic models typically rely on a dedicated workstation to run the show. DinoAi brings that capability to the creature itself: a standalone system that boots with power and integrates speech, vision, and motion in one unit.

Operators no longer need an engineer with a laptop on standby. The model can greet visitors, track them with its head, answer questions, and maintain a consistent personality—all autonomously.

Standalone operation without a host computer
Speech, vision, and motion on a single controller
Manage your local network from any browser

What the creature can actually do

Three systems run in the same session, so the response, appearance, and lip movement occur as a single reaction.

Sensing and response

Speech in and out

High-accuracy speech recognition and synthesis enable the model to converse with visitors instead of playing a fixed recording.

Person Tracking

A built-in camera and detection model identify visitors in the frame, then smoothly track their head movement.

Mouth and lip synchronization

Head and jaw movements sync with speech, keeping the face realistic as it talks.

Local web management

No client software required. The team accesses a static page on the venue network to configure behavior, switch scenes, and monitor status.

Content and Age Restrictions

Role rules, age-appropriate responses, and content limits are configured locally to keep public and children-facing floors predictable.

Operator configuring an animatronic creature via a laptop browser

Built for operations, not development.

Configuration is done in a browser on the same network. No software is installed on the visitor-facing machine, and no cloud session needs to remain open.

Power on and it runs
The controller initializes with the model, so opening hours are available without waiting for a technician.
Any LAN device can manage it
A phone, tablet, or laptop browser is sufficient for daily adjustments.
Offline state is displayed, not hidden
When cloud AI goes offline, the local page displays a status update while safety controls continue to function.

Where DinoAi fits

The same controller supports indoor halls, outdoor parks, and commercial floors, with character rules configured per venue.

Museums and science centers

A hall guide that answers questions about the species standing in front of it.

Theme Parks & Scenic Areas

Eye contact and live conversations that stop visitors in their tracks.

Themed Restaurants and Shopping Malls

A photo moment built on genuine connection, not a static pose.

Custom creature projects

The same controller operates other animatronic animals and display pieces.

Under the hood

Controller
Standalone unit mounted with the model
Startup
Power-on automatic; no workstation connected
Operator interface
Static web page on the local venue network
Sensing
Microphone, camera, and head and jaw actuators
Network
On-premise, local control ensures offline operation

What's next

DinoAi launches today with interaction control. Motion and multi-creature scenes are the next steps on the same controller.

  1. Available now

    Speech recognition and synthesis, head tracking, lip synchronization, and local web management.

  2. In development

    Walking and mobile motion control for the same controller.

  3. Scheduled

    Coordinate scenes across multiple creatures in a single venue.

Questions teams ask before a demo

How the system operates, is managed, and functions on a public floor.

DinoAi is a standalone AI control system for animatronic creatures. Speech recognition and synthesis, camera-based people tracking with head following, and synchronized head and jaw movement all run on a single controller mounted to the model.

No. The controller starts automatically when the model powers on, so no workstation is positioned behind the exhibit. A development PC is not part of the daily operating setup.

A fixed camera inside the model feeds a detection system that identifies visitors in view. The head then turns and smoothly tracks the person, so the creature appears to be looking at the visitor it is addressing.

Local control enabled. Speech, tracking, motion, and the management page operate on the venue network. If cloud AI is unavailable, the local interface displays an offline status while safety controls continue to function locally.

Access via a local static web page. Any device on the same network—phone, tablet, or laptop—can open it to adjust settings, switch scenes, and check status. No client software required.

The system enforces role, content, and age-appropriate boundaries configured per venue before launch. Content limits are set locally to ensure consistent rules throughout each session.

Interaction controls are now available: speech, vision, head tracking, and lip sync. Walking and mobile motion control are in development for the same controller, with coordinated scenes across multiple creatures planned.

View DinoAi in action

Tell us the venue, species, and interaction you need. We'll guide you through the setup and local management workflow.