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SXSW INNOVATION AWARDS FINALIST: Bedtime AI Storymaker?by SpecialGuestX |?SGX and 1stAveMachine Step into the future at the 8th Annual SXSW Innovation Awards Finalist Showcase! Explore 55 trailblazing projects across 11 categories as finalists present their groundbreaking innovations. Vote for the People’s Choice Award while expert judges determine the winners—including Best in Show. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the most visionary projects of 2025 firsthand! https://lnkd.in/gvegvq6a In this edition of our finalist series, we spotlight Miguel Espada, who is the Executive Creative Technologist at SpecialGuestX, which will be showcasing its innovation in the Interface Design category. Traveling from Madrid, Miguel is ready to compete and make an impact at SXSW. https://lnkd.in/eXdf4H79 SXSW: What does Bedtime AI Storymaker do? ESPADA: SpecialGuestX and 1stAveMachine's Bedtime AI Storymaker blends cutting-edge AI with the cherished tradition of bedtime stories. Using beautifully crafted wooden figurines with NFC sensors, families create personalized tales narrated by ChatGPT and ElevenLabs. This innovative device transforms bedtime into a magical journey, enriching family time and sparking curiosity with every unique story. SXSW: What inspired this project or product? ESPADA: At SpecialGuestX and 1stAveMachine, we have a long history of integrating technology into our work, incorporating AI into our projects for over a decade. We believe the best way to drive meaningful change is by blending the old with the new. This philosophy is evident in the Bedtime AI Storymaker, a tactile toy that delivers limitless, personalized stories through advanced AI storytelling. SXSW: Over the last few years, many of the most compelling finalists for the SXSW Innovation Awards have been socially impactful. In what ways do you think your entry impactful? ESPADA: The Bedtime AI Storymaker, developed by SpecialGuestX and 1stAveMachine, supports families by offering engaging, screen-free storytelling, promoting creativity and bonding. It addresses parents’ need for convenient, imaginative activities, while encouraging child development through interactive, personalized stories. Beyond families, it benefits educators and promotes sustainability, reducing e-waste with durable, eco-friendly materials and reusable design. https://lnkd.in/gcjVQFzu Secure your badge today and be part of the groundbreaking ideas shaping the future at SXSW 2025! sxsw.com/attend #SXSW #SXSW2025 #InnovationAwards #AI #AIStorytelling #BedtimeStories #TechForGood #InterfaceDesign #CreativeTechnology #FamilyTech #StorytellingInnovation #FutureOfPlay #SpecialGuestX #1stAveMachine #SXSWFinalist

?? Experience AI Innovation firsthand at SXSW! Join us at the Innovation Awards Showcase and explore our finalist projects with SpecialGuestX |?SGX: ? Bedtime Storymaker – Interface Design (Table 46) ?? CMR M-1 (AI Camera) – Artificial Intelligence (Table 9) ?? JW Marriott / Griffin Hall ?? March 8th | 2 PM– 5 PM Come check out CMR M-1, the first AI-powered movie camera—merging traditional #filmmaking with cutting-edge AI. Inspired by the 1924 Ciné-Kodak, it reimagines the iconic “You press the button, we do the rest” with next-gen #AI capabilities. Equipped with a FLIR sensor, Snapdragon CPU, and viewport, it records real footage and transforms it using a Video-to-Video Generative-AI model, with processing done in the cloud. While this version has some latency, innovations like #StreamDiffusion will soon make real-time AI filmmaking a reality. ??? ?? More on CMR M-1: https://lnkd.in/dWfYYwEx Come see it in action at Table 9! ?? ?#InnovationAwards #AI #Filmmaking #SXSW

Experience #AI #Innovation firsthand at SXSW! ?? Join us at the Innovation Awards Showcase to explore our finalist projects with SpecialGuestX |?SGX: ? Bedtime Storymaker – Interface Design (Table 46) ?? AI Camera – Artificial Intelligence (Table 9) ?? JW Marriott / Griffin Hall ?? March 8th | 2 PM – 5 PM Come see them in action and experience the future firsthand. See you there! ?? ?? A glimpse of Bedtime AI Storymaker: https://lnkd.in/dzXGFhfd The first #interactive #storytelling device powered by #ChatGPT and ElevenLabs, housed in beautifully crafted wooden toys, lets you create a unique #bedtime story every night. Select characters, environments, and themes, place them on the board, and press start—AI then generates and narrates a custom adventure. Using NFC sensors, it detects your choices, while GPT-based AI crafts dynamic stories that evolve in real-time. With endless possibilities and full user control, every night becomes a new imaginative journey. ? #SXSW

?SXSW Innovation Awards – We’re in! ?? Two of our projects with SpecialGuestX |?SGX are finalists: ? Bedtime Storymaker – Interface Design (Table 46) ?? AI Camera – Artificial Intelligence (Table 9) Catch the showcase on March 8th and the awards ceremony on March 10th. See you in Austin! ?? https://lnkd.in/dvxWVbB #SXSW #AI #InterfaceDesign

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