Deco: Extending Cherished Physical Objects into AI Companion Agents through Dual Embodiment
Deco is a new framework that creates digital companions by linking an AI agent to a user's cherished physical object through a dual-embodiment system. By grounding the AI in the artifact, Deco significantly outperforms standard digital companions in perceived emotional bonds and companionship. It achieves this by giving the digital agent an independent life rooted in the user's personal history.