TLDR: Read all the way through this post for a surprise ending😉.

Roblox is launching avatar-based voice calls with facial motion tracking

Roblox Connect:

At its annual developer’s conference, Roblox detailed its near-future plans to expand beyond its identity as a game platform for kids.

The company is already pushing into new demographics — Roblox announced that it would foster mature content for 17+ users earlier this year — and a new animated video calling product launching later this year looks to be part of that plan.

Part Zoom and part Memoji, users can dial up another friend who uses Roblox and start a virtual hangout in the new product, called Roblox Connect. The voice-based calls bring two avatars together in a virtual space (a dock and a campsite were examples), leveraging Roblox’s existing investments in facial motion tracking for a more present, immersive experience.

My take: This is nothing new you can do(I've been doing) this for a while now with: https://3d.kalidoface.com/

Just grab a friend & select or upload your own custom .VRM avatar & make the call to each other for a taste of what Roblox has in store for the future... TODAY!!

Full body tracking even on 📱‼️ IYKYK😉.

https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/08/roblox-connect-avatar-calling/