Cicero

Inspiration

Friends pursuing PhDs highlighted the need for better public speaking skills. Existing tools were limited to group settings, lacking personalized solutions.

What it does

Cicero is a dynamic avatar using TAOS technology, combining text-to-speech and speech-to-text for personalized public speaking practice. Users engage in 5-minute sessions, receive feedback, and get detailed reports to improve.

How we built it

Integrated TAOS with text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and avatar personalization technologies to create an interactive, feedback-driven platform.

Challenges we ran into

Optimizing code to seamlessly combine multiple technologies for real-time avatar interaction and accurate feedback.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Successfully built a functional avatar that delivers personalized public speaking coaching and detailed performance reports.

What we learned

Combining diverse technologies requires careful optimization to ensure a smooth user experience. Personalized feedback significantly enhances learning outcomes.

What's next for Cicero

Expand access to more users, explore additional use cases, and refine the platform to help people become confident public speakers without fear.

Built With

• bolt
• cursor
• tavus