Pandorabots.com and Oddcast Pave the Way for the Next Generation of Human-Computer Interaction.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 1, 2003

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Pandorabots.com is blurring the line between man and machine, paving the way for the next generation of human interaction. At Pandorabots.com, users can create, design and publish intelligent software chat robots (Bots), and deploy them to anyone via the Internet. And, now, thanks to Oddcast Inc.'s (V)Host(TM) product, they can give their bot a customized face and voice.

Pandorabots' mission is to introduce the concept of these virtual personalities to potential users, and give them the tools they need to create successful and profitable commercial ventures. "The potential of software chat robots is limitless," says Fritz Kunze, founder of Pandorabots. "Pandorabots can be used as virtual website tour guides and hosts, customer service reps, consumer messaging, interactive cartoon characters -- the possibilities are endless!"

Adi Sideman, President of Oddcast agrees. "We're thrilled to join forces with Pandorabots," he says. "By using the Pandorabots technology, our virtual hosts become more than interactive conversational agents -- they become intelligent virtual beings."

Pandorabots are based on the A.L.I.C.E./AIML Open Source technology created by Dr. Richard Wallace (www.alicebot.org), and implemented in Lisp. Kunze believes this combination makes Pandorabots the fastest and most flexible chat bots currently available. "Lisp technology makes it easy to add new features and support huge databases," he emphasizes.

Oddcast is the leader in rich-media communications. Their (V)Host(TM) Studio and (V)Host SitePal(TM) allow users to bring their imagination to life by creating bots that have their own face, voice and style.

For more information on Pandorabots' tools and services, contact [e-mail]. For more information on Oddcast products, contact [e-mail].

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