Greetings, step-by-step guidance, answers to common questions. An AI avatar designed around your operations works on the signage or PC you already have.
A one-minute look at the latest interface, voice, captions, and question buttons. This demonstration was recorded using sample audio.
Pricing
Pricing — individual quote. One-time purchase with optional maintenance.
The app is a one-time purchase, with development quoted for your scope. AI/API and server costs are separate. Maintenance contract plans are optional and quoted separately.
RecommendedDedicated developmentMake it an AI staff member built for your operations
Individual quoteConsultation and quotes are free
Quoted for only what you need. Start small and add later.
Original avatar, purpose-built screens, custom features
Loading your own materials (RAG) and registration on your behalf
Kiosk operation, blocked words, use of conversation logs
A quote alone is fine. We will get back to you within 3 business days.
Breakdown of running costs
Item
Paid by
Estimate
Avignage app
You
One-time purchase, development quoted individually
AI provider API usage
You (directly to the provider)
Pay as you go, a few hundred to a few thousand yen per month
PC or signage device, mic and speaker
You
Use equipment you already have
Electricity and internet
You
Normal operating costs
Notification service (SMS etc.) and server, if integrated
You (directly to the provider)
Pay as you go, presented with the quote
Maintenance
Optional (spot / contract)
Free for one month after delivery. Maintenance contract plans are optional and quoted separately
We do not sell or rent hardware. The AI account stays in your name and usage is paid directly to the provider, with spending limits set in their console.
Work It Handles
Hand over the whole front-desk job.
Hours with no one on site, hands tied up repeating the same explanation, guiding visitors from abroad. Put one AI staff member in that gap. We design the flow from arrival to send-off for each shop, and connect notifications (SMS/LINE) and your existing systems through dedicated development.
Unstaffed dry cleaning
A locker-based, unstaffed drop-off shop. From arrival to sending the ticket, the whole sequence runs with no staff present.
Example
01Arrival
Greet and confirm the purpose
Responds when the visitor taps a button or speaks; explains the flow to first-time visitors
02Steps
Guide the locker drop-off
Shows free lockers, how to use bags, and cautions on screen and by voice
03Questions
Answer pricing and pickup dates
Common questions answered instantly from your shop information
04Confirm
Register the drop-off
Links to a done button or the locker opening and closing
05Notify
Send the ticket by SMS/LINE
Phone number entered, then the ticket and estimated pickup are sent
06Send-off
Thanks and next steps
Explains how to pick up and closes
Laundromat / unstaffed gym
Reduces "I don't know how to use this" and "it isn't working" in shops with no one on site.
Example
01Arrival
Greet and help choose a machine
Suggests a machine and price based on the laundry load
02Steps
Show operation step by step
Load, set, pay: shown in order on screen
03Questions
Answer common questions
Detergent, time required, lost items
04Trouble
First-line response
Refunds and faults get a scripted reply and contact details
05Notify
Contact the manager
Fault reports go to the manager via LINE or email
06Announce
Announcements in idle time
Script playback mode for in-store announcements (run separately from reception)
Small hotel / vacation rental
Late-night check-in and in-house guidance, handled unstaffed and in multiple languages.
Example
01Arrival
Multilingual greeting
Switches to Japanese, English, Chinese, or Korean with the language button
02Confirm
Verify the reservation name
Cross-checks with the booking system
03Steps
Guide key pickup
Key box and PIN steps shown on screen
04Questions
Answer in-house FAQs
Wi-Fi, breakfast, checkout, the neighborhood
05Notify
Send the room number by SMS
Directions sent to the guest's phone after confirmation
06Emergency
Connect to a person
Emergency contact shown for anything it cannot answer
Clinic / pharmacy
Takes over explanations and questions during the wait at reception.
Example
01Arrival
Greet, confirm first or return visit
Explains the reception flow to first-time patients
02Steps
Insurance card and intake form
What to hand in and where to fill it out, on screen
03Questions
Wait times and services
Common questions answered from the clinic's information
04Call
Notify when the turn is near
Display and voice, linked to the reception system
05After payment
Guide to the next booking
Shows a QR code for the booking page
06Multilingual
First-line help for foreign patients
Explanations in multiple languages
Tourist information / roadside station
A local mascot character guides visitors in multiple languages and draws people in.
Example
01Arrival
Multilingual greeting
Switches languages with the language button
02Questions
Sights and transport nearby
Answers from registered local information
03Display
Maps and ticket QR codes
Purpose-built screens
04Character
Served by the local mascot
Original avatar production
05Announce
Event announcements
Script playback mode for announcements (run separately from reception)
06Insights
Monthly review of questions asked
Conversation logs saved and browsable
1 of 5 industries · Illustrative workflows; features and integrations are scoped individually.
The same app also handles work beyond receptionAnnouncements and exhibit narration (repeats a script; zero AI cost with local speech synthesis)Streaming and live guidance (reacts to YouTube comments, OBS capture)
Want to talk about which tasks in your shop could be handed over?
Tell us your device and the work you want covered, and we will say on the spot whether the standard app is enough or notification and integration work is needed.
The reception screen your customers see, and the settings screens you use. Unedited, exactly as they are.
01Reception
Reception screen: four buttons and a mic to talk to
Put common questions such as hours, directions, pricing, and services on buttons. Press one or just speak, and the avatar answers with voice and captions. Button items can be changed per shop.
AI settings: paste a key and the conversation starts
Choose a mode, paste your AI API key, and pick a response model and voice. No difficult setup, and with dedicated development we handle the configuration together.
Conversations run on an API key from OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini. You pay only for what you use (from a few hundred yen per month), directly to the provider. We neither route nor hold it, and we set the key up with you at onboarding.
We design an AI staff member around your shop's workflow.
We tailor the guidance, interface, and integrations to your workflow. We support you from defining requirements through implementation and deployment, with deliverables and post-launch support agreed in advance.
Arrival → greeting → guidance → answers → confirmation → notification → send-off. We translate your shop's flow directly into conversation and screen flow.
Lines and screens for each scene
Step-by-step guidance and completion checks
Escape routes for exceptions (contacts, staff call)
Notifications and system integration
Sending tickets and room numbers by SMS/LINE, matching against booking and reception systems, linking to done buttons and sensors.
Answers from your own materials (RAG)
Register FAQs, brochures, and website content so it answers with your shop's information. We can do the registration for you.
Original avatar
From character design to VRM model production and integration. Local mascots and company characters welcome.
Purpose-built screens and features
Screens your work needs: maps, QR codes, queue displays. Fully offline configurations and dedicated builds without the Unity logo are also available.
Multiple units and corporate contracts
Rollout to multiple locations and devices, invoice payment, a one-month trial run after delivery, and maintenance contracts.
Process
From consultation to launch
1Workflow interview
2Quote
3Production and integration
4Trial run and maintenance
1
Workflow interview
Free
Online review of the flow from arrival to send-off, your devices, and pain points (30 minutes)
2
Quote
Free
We scope only what is needed and present the price and timeline
3
Production and integration
Approx. 2–8 weeks
Avatar, screens, and features are produced, built into the app, and tested
4
Trial run and maintenance
1 month after delivery
Bug fixes are free for one month after delivery. After that, choose spot support or a maintenance contract
Why Avignage
Compared with the alternatives
Item
Staffed reception
Conventional signage
Web chatbot
Avignage
Initial cost
Hiring and training
Device + production
Thousands to tens of thousands of yen per month
Individual quote (existing device)
Monthly
Wages
Distribution fees
Subscription
One-time purchase + AI costs; optional maintenance
Speaks to visitors
○
× (one-way)
× (on screen only)
○ (voice and touch)
Multilingual
Depends on staff
Switchable display
○
○ (by voice)
Night and unstaffed hours
Higher wages
Display only
○
○ (kiosk operation)
Estimate
Choose your setup and see an estimate.
Select your use case and features to update the initial development estimate and breakdown. You can leave any undecided item as “Discuss with us.”
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This is an indicative estimate of initial development costs. A formal quote follows a scope review. The app is a one-time purchase. AI/API, hardware and server costs are separate. A maintenance contract plan is optional and quoted separately.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The points people most often check before getting started.
What is an API key, and why is it needed?
It is a key (a string of characters) issued by each AI provider to use its conversational AI. OpenAI, Claude (Anthropic), and Gemini (Google) are supported; enter the API key from any one of them in the settings screen and conversations can begin. If unsure, OpenAI is recommended since it covers speech recognition and speech output too. AI usage is billed directly by the provider, not through us, so it stays transparent. With dedicated development, we go through account creation and key setup with you online.
What do dedicated development cost and timelines look like?
The app is a one-time purchase. AI/API, hardware and server costs are separate; maintenance contract plans are optional and quoted separately. Development costs vary by requirements, so we quote individually. The range runs from small jobs such as adjusting button labels and guidance text up to an original avatar plus purpose-built screens plus multi-unit rollout. In the interview (30 minutes, free) we scope what is needed and present the price and timeline (roughly 2–8 weeks). A quote alone is fine.
Can I use my own character (VRM)?
Yes. Swapping in a VRM 1.0 model made with VRoid Studio or similar or VRM 0.x model made with VRoid Studio or similar is supported. Original avatar production from scratch, or models with custom expressions and staging, are handled through dedicated development.
What happens when the AI gets a question it cannot answer?
Rather than forcing an answer, it is designed to naturally direct the visitor to a URL such as your contact form, official LINE, or booking page. Staff can follow up only on the inquiries that need it, so you can start without assuming someone is always on standby.
Can the AI answer from our FAQ or brochure content?
Yes. It can be configured to answer automatically based on facility information, product descriptions, FAQs, brochures, website content, and more. Registering into the knowledge base (RAG) is part of dedicated development, and we can do the registration for you.
Can I buy or rent hardware such as signage devices or PCs?
No, we provide software only. We do not sell or rent PCs, signage devices, microphones, speakers, or touch panels. Install it on a device you already have or one purchased separately.
What about maintenance after launch?
The first month after delivery is a trial run period, during which all bugs and fixes found are handled free of charge. After that, choose either spot support requested only when needed, or an ongoing maintenance contract (charges may apply). A maintenance contract is optional. Server and other third-party costs remain separate regardless of your contract. Specific pricing and scope are explained with the quote.
How do I report a problem, and what is covered?
Contact us by email or another agreed channel. Software problems are diagnosed and fixed online. As we provide software only, we do not control the device itself (PC or signage) or carry out on-site work. For device faults or settings, consult the device vendor or installer.
What if the AI provider (OpenAI etc.) raises prices or changes its specs?
Because the API is set up and contracted under your own account, we cannot manage provider price changes (usage is paid directly to them). If a spec change requires updates on the app side, we handle it under a maintenance contract or as spot support. It is also possible to configure the app so you can switch among the three supported providers (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini).
If I end the maintenance contract, will the app stop working?
No. The app continues to launch and run as is. Ending the contract only means we no longer provide bug fixes or keep up with updates; your settings and data remain on the device.
Can I update the answers and buttons myself?
Button labels, questions, captions, and so on can be changed yourself from the settings screen. For updates to your own materials (RAG), we either provide instructions or handle it under a maintenance contract or as spot support.
Is there anything I should prepare before a consultation?
It goes smoothly if you have: the workflow you want covered (arrival to send-off), the OS and model of your existing device, whether it has internet, whether it has a mic, speaker, or touch panel, the FAQs you want answered, brochures, website URL, and URLs for your contact form, official LINE, or booking page. Not everything is required; we can start from a review of your current situation.
All are ratings for AI-related development services (AI avatars, AI reception, AITuber, and more). Repeat orders are additional dedicated development or improvements requested after delivery.
The speed of response and the commitment to solving problems have been a huge help!
Even on difficult challenges, they worked patiently through the problems, and we were able to move the project forward significantly again.
I.T
AITuber and AI character development17 repeat orders
High quality, and revisions were handled quickly. Very grateful.
K
Quote consultation
Handled thoroughly. Thanks to this, the project moved forward. Thank you!
R
Quote consultation
Thank you for the careful and attentive support!
Thank you as always!
H.K
Quote consultation5 repeat orders
Grateful that the deadline was met.
S
Metaverse development with AI characters
Everything was explained clearly. Glad I asked.
U
AI and conversational UI consultation
The speed of response and the commitment to solving problems have been a huge help!
Even on difficult challenges, they worked patiently through the problems, and we were able to move the project forward significantly again.
I.T
AITuber and AI character development17 repeat orders
High quality, and revisions were handled quickly. Very grateful.
K
Quote consultation
Handled thoroughly. Thanks to this, the project moved forward. Thank you!
R
Quote consultation
Thank you for the careful and attentive support!
Thank you as always!
H.K
Quote consultation5 repeat orders
Grateful that the deadline was met.
S
Metaverse development with AI characters
Everything was explained clearly. Glad I asked.
U
AI and conversational UI consultation
From ratings on past transactions on Coconala and Lancers, including AI development projects other than Avignage such as AITuber, AI reception, and metaverse development. Repeat orders count additional work requested after delivery. Names are shown as initials, boilerplate-only comments are excluded, and each client appears on one card.
Contact
Let's build an AI staff member dedicated to your shop, together.
Consultation and quotes are free. Talk over a 30-minute video call while looking at the screens, or ask casually by message, whichever you prefer. A quote alone is fine too.
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✓Messages are answered within 3 business days
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You can also reach us on our official LINE
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