Drawing on the director's personal experiences, we look back at the untold stories of his time in a children's welfare institution. The film captures the mutual support between the children and the social workers, as well as the profound emotions and strength that come from their companionship. We document not only the institutional constraints and societal prejudices faced by these social workers in this environment, but also their hope that the children in their care will grow up well and successfully integrate into society-using their companionship to help these children, abandoned by society and their families, find their way back.
A Proactive AI Digital Persona Device
Department of Creative Technologies and Product Design, National Taipei University of Business
When grieving, families often seek comfort through posthumously constructed "digital avatars." However, these avatars pieced together from fragmented data often feel artificial and lack true personality. Furthermore, steep costs and technical barriers make them inaccessible to many.
EchoMemo is an accessible AI device empowering anyone—especially the elderly, disabled, or high-risk professionals—to proactively create their own avatar.
Through "Interview Mode," users share life stories while the AI seamlessly learns their voice and logic. Families can later converse with this highly personalized avatar, experiencing the familiar warmth of their loved one.
EchoMemo shifts digital legacy from passive collection to active curation. Our minimalist design allows everyone to leave behind authentic, time-transcending companionship, completely free of regrets.
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