Apollo the Oracle – AI Voice Kiosk + Inflatable Character Experience for LEAF Festival
A joyful, glowing 12-foot inflatable alien character paired with an energetic, music-loving AI voice kiosk experience created for the LEAF Global Arts & Music Festival. Apollo blends humor, cosmic metaphors, and emotional warmth to spark uplifting conversations with festival visitors while maintaining safe and inclusive dialogue.
Technologies Used
- React
- Node.js
- OpenAI
- SQLite
- Electron
- Web Speech API
Project Details
Client Background
The LEAF Global Arts & Music Festival brings together artists, families, and cultural communities from around the world to celebrate creativity, kindness, and connection. The festival sought an interactive installation that combined large-scale art with conversational AI — something playful, soulful, and unforgettable.
Apollo the Oracle was created as a radiant, upbeat blue alien from “Planet Claire,” designed to charm festivalgoers with cosmic jokes, uplifting vibes, and gentle wisdom. Paired with a 12-foot inflatable sculpture, Apollo invites attendees into moments of fun, imagination, and personal reflection.
Project Goals
- Create a Playful, High-Energy Festival Character:
Develop a persona full of warmth, humor, curiosity, and cosmic flair — a friendly alien who feels like an intergalactic best friend. - Blend Visual Spectacle With Interactive AI:
Combine a towering inflatable sculpture with a responsive AI kiosk to create a cohesive art-meets-technology experience. - Promote Joy, Inclusivity, and Emotional Connection:
Encourage guests to reflect on what brings them joy, share festival highlights, and express themselves freely in a positive atmosphere. - Maintain Strong Content Boundaries:
Ensure conversations remain family-friendly, nonpolitical, festival-safe, and aligned with LEAF’s values of positivity and respect. - Perform Reliably in Noisy Outdoor Environments:
Deliver clear speech, fast response times, and resilient interaction flow despite festival sound levels.