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The studio behind the most influential virtual humans in history, from Adidas and Sephora to David Guetta, pivots to solve the $370B corporate training crisis.
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS | February 2, 2026
Mascotte.ai, a specialized venture from the founders of Reblika Software B.V., today announced the official launch of its immersive 3D AI training platform. By blending the world-class artistry of the Reblika engine with advanced behavioral AI, Mascotte.ai introduces the first "Flight Simulator for Human Interaction."
The launch of Mascotte.ai marks a strategic evolution for Founder Mao Lin Liao, the creative visionary behind "Sweetie" (2013). Created for Terre des Hommes to track online predators, Sweetie was the world's first hyper-realistic CGI avatar to win 13 Golden Lions at Cannes, including the Grand Prix for Good. [Read full report PDF]
Since then, the Reblika team has defined the gold standard of virtual identity, creating Livi (the face of LVMH's innovation), digital doubles for David Guetta, and global campaigns for Adidas, Balmain, and Sephora.
"We have spent over a decade perfecting the emotional resonance of digital humans. With Sweetie, we proved that a digital avatar could change laws and save lives. With LVMH, we proved it could define luxury. Now, with Mascotte, we are using that same fidelity to help people master the most difficult part of their jobs: human communication."
Mao Lin Liao, Founder and CEO of Mascotte.ai
Corporate training has long suffered from the "Roleplay Bottleneck", relying on expensive live actors, inconsistent peer-to-peer practice, or static, non-interactive video. Mascotte.ai eliminates these hurdles by providing:
While Reblika continues to build the "Virtual Superstars" of tomorrow, Mascotte.ai focuses on the Utility of Identity. The platform allows organizations to deploy standardized, scalable training that feels as real as a face-to-face meeting.
"Whether you are closing a deal for a fashion label or delivering sensitive news in a hospital, Reblika provides the skeleton and the face, Mascotte provides the brain and the behavioral feedback. We aren't just building characters; we are building a more empathetic workforce."
Mark van Oel, Co-Founder
Mascotte.ai is now open for enterprise partnerships and early access. To experience the future of professional development, visit www.mascotte.ai.
Spun out of the award-winning Reblika Software B.V., Mascotte.ai is a Rotterdam-based technology company specialising in Digital Human Simulation. Its heritage spans the most influential projects in virtual history, including the 13-Cannes Lion-winning "Sweetie" case. Mascotte's mission is to democratise elite-level communication training through photorealistic AI and browser-based immersive technology.
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