Agora, Inc., a global leader in real-time engagement and conversational AI, has announced a strategic partnership with Sentino to introduce a next-generation AI Agent Platform for Physical AI. Through this collaboration, the two companies aim to help AI brands and device manufacturers create long-term, emotionally engaging AI companions that move far beyond traditional chat-based interactions.
At the core of this new platform is Agora’s advanced Conversational AI Engine, which seamlessly integrates real-time conversation with memory, emotion, and multimodal expression. As a result, AI agents are no longer limited to answering questions on demand. Instead, they are designed to become daily companions that users can emotionally connect with over time.
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“The next frontier of AI isn’t just about intelligence; it’s about presence. By combining Sentino’s expertise in emotional depth with Agora’s real-time Conversational AI Engine, we are enabling developers to move beyond transactional interactions. We’re building the infrastructure for AI that doesn’t just answer questions, but connects with people in a meaningful, long-term way,” said Tony Wang, Agora’s Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer.
Moving Beyond Chatbots to True Companions
While most AI agents today are built to respond to prompts, very few are designed to sustain long-term engagement. Recognizing this limitation, Agora and Sentino are focusing on presence, emotional continuity, and memory. By enabling AI agents to remember shared moments and express emotions consistently, the platform encourages users to return repeatedly rather than treating the AI as a one-time novelty.
A Simple and Scalable Ecosystem
The partnership combines the strengths of both companies to simplify product development. Agora delivers the real-time AI infrastructure and overall platform architecture, while Sentino AI layers in rich agent personas and companion-focused features. Consequently, customers can launch AI-powered products faster without the burden of building foundational systems from scratch. This streamlined approach significantly reduces development complexity and accelerates time to market.
Four Core Features Driving Long-Term Engagement
The platform introduces four key capabilities designed to create lasting emotional connections. First, the Agent “OS,” also described as inner thoughts, allows AI agents to generate short, context-aware reflections during idle moments. This ensures the agent feels alive and present, even when no active conversation is taking place.
Second, the AI Diary automatically transforms daily interactions into persona-consistent diary entries. By capturing meaningful events and emotions without requiring user effort, it builds a shared history that strengthens emotional bonds and improves retention.
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Third, Diary Illustration adds a visual layer by generating crayon-style images that reflect the agent’s personality and daily experiences. This feature adds emotional depth and is particularly appealing for children, families, and lifestyle-focused devices.
Finally, Music Diary converts diary content into emotion-driven music that users can replay. This auditory experience deepens emotional engagement while also opening doors for premium offerings and subscription-based content.
Why Scenario-Based AI Matters
Unlike task-based AI, which focuses on solving isolated problems, scenario-based AI builds habits and emotional relevance. By emphasizing daily experiences such as memories, visuals, reflections, and music, the platform ensures continuous engagement and long-term value.
Designed for Real-World Applications
The AI Agent Platform supports a broad range of Physical AI use cases, including AI companions, educational tools, language learning solutions, brand avatars, fandom engagement, meditation, and emotional wellness applications. Thanks to shared building blocks, brands can easily expand features as their products evolve.
“We are dedicated to building human-centric AI,” said Chris Chen, CEO of Sentino. “By transforming static characters into living assets, we are enabling IP holders to move beyond simple interactions and build sustainable, emotional economies with their fans.”
With continuous updates and expanding companion scenarios, the Agora × Sentino platform is built to grow over time without disrupting existing products. Together, the two companies are shaping the future of Physical AI making it more personal, emotionally resonant, and worth returning to every day.
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