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Leonardo Da Vinci AI Hologram
A Sharp Intersection of 

Renaissance Genius and Modern AI
Bringing artificial intelligence to life is the space where RAVATAR operates. But not all intelligence is contemporary. Some of it belongs to minds whose influence stretches across centuries. Leonardo da Vinci was one of such figures – a thinker who moved fluidly between art, science, and engineering long before those words were formally defined.
That made him a natural fit when the opportunity came to bring a historical figure into a live, conversational format – this time together with Capgemini, a global leader in technology services and digital transformation.
The collaboration formed around a shared interest in making AI interaction more direct and tangible. For that case, Capgemini brought AURA, its large language model, and RAVATAR brought the AI-driven humanlike interface – responsive, physical, and built for real-time use. The Leonardo concept made the whole thing workable. Specific enough to anchor the experience and broad enough to open it up, it gave the format room to function without explanation.
Background
VivaTech, Paris: A Global Stage for Emerging Tech
VivaTech is one of the world’s leading gatherings for technology, innovation, and forward-thinking business. Held annually in Paris, this event brings together startups, corporates, researchers, and creators to present ideas, test new formats, and shape the conversations driving the tech landscape. Its fast-paced and unpredictable environment is built for experimentation, offering a space where emerging technologies can be felt as much as seen, and where assumptions about how people relate to AI are open to challenge.
Amid a dense field of AI dashboards, robotic limbs, and predictive engines at VivaTech 2025, Leonardo da Vinci made a striking return as a real-time AI hologram. Woven from visual likeness to expressive motion, it appeared live at Capgemini’s booth as part of their event presence, offering a touchpoint in the ongoing shift of human-AI interaction: from code that responds, to systems that participate.
Solution
Leonardo Da Vinci AI Avatar: 

In a Live Dialog with Historical Intelligence
Developed by RAVATAR and integrated with Capgemini’s proprietary large language model, AURA, the da Vinci holographic avatar was conceived as an active link between eras – not just recreating the past but inviting direct dialogue with it. Built entirely in-house, it combined advanced 3D avatar modeling, detailed facial sculpting, performance-driven motion design, and a real-time conversational core calibrated specifically for this context.
Each layer, from gaze dynamics to posture, was tuned for continuity and responsiveness in real-time, ensuring Leonardo wasn’t just believable but reactive. Running live through a high-fidelity 4K holographic display, the avatar responded to dozens of spontaneous questions across topics ranging from science and engineering to art and aesthetics. Over the course of the event, it engaged in more than 1,200 live exchanges, with visitors drawn in and sticking around the booth to speak with a digital version of da Vinci reimagined for the 21st century – transforming from a visual curiosity into a conversation starter for inquisitive minds.
CEO – Middle East at Capgemini
Leadership Insight
“Many people visit Paris to see da Vinci’s famous art but few get to speak with the master. One of the highlights of Viva Technology was having a thought-provoking discussion on innovation with the hologram of Leonardo da Vinci,” commented Bilel Guedhami, CEO – Middle East at Capgemini.
“It was just one of the exciting demonstrations on display at the Capgemini booth where we explored new frontiers in innovation from GenAI to experience engineering. There is no doubt artificial intelligence is already changing the way we live and work.“
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