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Polly
A conversational prize vending machine hosted by a bespoke AI character — a new personality written for every brand.
Bring your brand character to life.
A conversational product-sampling experience powered by a visual AI personality created for your brand.
I had a real conversation with an AI character built for this brand—and then the machine gave me a prize.
- Matches guests with the right product or sample
- Tests product knowledge through live conversation
- Turns sampling into a memorable branded interaction
- Captures preferences, responses and sentiment
- Makes guests earn the reward through conversation
Availability, price and what it needs from the venue — usually back the same working day.
What it is
Polly is a conversational prize vending machine. Guests talk face to face with a responsive visual AI personality on screen and have to earn their reward through the conversation. The machine stays the same; the character changes. Every activation gets its own personality, voice and script, written around the brand, the room and the people in it. AiVA hosted a stand at Accountex. Tech Bro Henry was an AI version of a real founder, built for his own product launch. Lashtronaut was an astronaut created for a beauty brand.
How it works
Guests step up to Polly and begin a video-call-style conversation with an AI personality on screen. The character listens, speaks and reacts in real time, then decides whether the guest has earned the prize. The personality, voice and script are written for each booking, so the character can interview guests, quiz them on a product or simply refuse to be charmed.
Why it works for a brand activation
Polly turns product sampling into a personalised conversation. Your AI character can test product knowledge, uncover preferences or recommend the right sample—then dispense the reward that fits.
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The characters
The machine is one thing; the character is what guests remember. Each activation gets its own personality, script and voice — written around your brand, your room and your people. Play these with sound.
AiVA — All In Place at Accountex London
AiVA hosted the All In Place stand at Accountex, talking to visitors and handing out a drink to anyone who could hold their own.
All In Place · Accountex London
- Trade Show
Tech Bro Henry — Be Noteworthy at The Power Hour
An AI version of founder Henry McIntosh, written for his own product launch. Guests had to talk their way past him to get a drink.
2112 Marketing / Noteworthy · The Power Hour
- Private Party
- Corporate Event
Lashtronaut — brand activation character
A bespoke astronaut personality written for a brand activation, with its own voice and script.
Retail brand activation (client to confirm) · Westfield London
- Brand Activation
The human experience
The hook
Can you win over an AI?
The challenge
Have a live conversation with Polly’s AI personality and give them the answer they’re looking for.
The jeopardy
You don’t know what the character will ask, how they will react or whether your answer will unlock the prize.
If you win
The character accepts your answer, celebrates the result and Polly dispenses your prize.
If you lose
The character rejects your answer in their own unmistakable style. Try again, change your approach or hand over to the next guest.
What you get from it
Competition
Conversations can be scored, timed or ranked, with results displayed on a live leaderboard throughout the event.
Data capture
How: Form capture, Badge scan, Prize redemption, Verbal opt-in to capture the conversation, either anonymously or linked to the guest’s profile.
Captured: Player details, Participation data, Prize redemption, Conversation transcripts, Responses and preferences, Themes and sentiment for brand analysis.
Capacity
- Typical throughput
- 60–100 conversations per machine over a 6–7 hour show day, depending on conversation length.
- Average interaction
- 3–5 minutes per guest.
Ways to run it
Formats
How people interact with it.
Persuade Me
AI Video Avatar Vending
Interactive vending machine with an AI video avatar character
- Vending machine operational for event duration
- AI video avatar character
- Fully customisable script & character
- Dispenses any prizes of your choice
- Branded UI
- Event staff on site
- Setup/Packdown
2 operators on site
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Practical information
Delivered, installed and operated by us. Polly requires approximately 2m × 2m of floor space, one standard 13A socket and reliable internet. All prizes and swag must be approved in advance. Fully insured and PAT tested.
- Footprint
- Approximately 2m × 2m, including space for the guest to play.
- Height clearance
- Standard room height. No special overhead clearance required.
- Power
- One standard 13A power socket plus a reliable internet connection. A dedicated wired connection is preferred; venue Wi-Fi can be used if suitable.
- Setup
- Approximately 2 hours.
- Derig
- Approximately 1 hour.
- Crew
- 1 Brand Ambassador plus 1 Technician.
- Operating requirements
- A reliable internet connection and a clear, level operating area. Prizes must be approved and loaded before the event.
- Weight and transport
- The machine weighs approximately 90kg, measures 1.8m × 1m × 600mm and is brought into the venue on a dolly. Step-free access or a suitable goods lift is required.
- Consumables
- All products and swag must be approved in advance to ensure reliable dispensing and a proper fit. Polly can vend everything from water bottles, T-shirts and canned drinks to desk gardens.
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