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Disney unveils animatronic of beloved character that will walk around theme parks, interacting with guests
- On Monday, Walt Disney Imagineering unveiled a free-roaming, hyper-realistic Olaf, Frozen character, that will walk, talk and interact with guests in World of Frozen lands at Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland early next year.
- Citing maintenance and feasibility challenges, Walt Disney Imagineering said the project responds to creating more believable, interactive character experiences for guests, including Olaf.
- Using reinforcement learning, Disney pushed hardware limits and combined real-time front projection with simplified mechanical heads and softer materials to create Olaf’s authentic, expressive face.
- Guests can expect greater interactivity with Olaf, including conversational moments, while parks benefit from reduced maintenance and the ability to bring characters like Mike Wazowski and Lightning McQueen to life.
- This signals a new chapter in Disney character innovation where Audio‑Animatronics technology merges with storytelling, showcasing advanced facial realism at World of Frozen lands next year.
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