Hardware Setup
Choose and set up the right hardware components for a Virbe Metahuman Kiosk installation – computer, display, microphone, and peripherals.
Picking Compatible Hardware
The Virbe Kiosk application runs on Windows and needs a capable GPU to render the Metahuman avatar in real time – so hardware choice isn't just a nice-to-have, it directly determines whether the avatar renders smoothly.
Overview
A typical kiosk installation includes:
- Computer – Windows PC with a dedicated GPU
- Display – large format screen (43"–75"+)
- Microphone – directional or beamforming for public environments
- Camera (optional) – for face detection (proximity detection)
- Peripheral devices (optional) – barcode scanners, RFID readers, card readers
Computer
GPU and CPU requirements, recommended hardware
Screen
Display options and connection requirements
Peripherals
Scanners, RFID readers, cameras, and other devices
Microphones
Microphone types, placement, and recommendations
Recommended Setup
End-to-end hardware configurations for common scenarios
Minimum System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-1165 (4 cores) or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB GDDR6) | NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12 GB) or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB SSD | 256 GB+ NVMe SSD |
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Network | Wired Ethernet or stable 5 GHz Wi-Fi | Wired Ethernet |
Apple Mac computers are not supported for the Metahuman Kiosk application. The Virbe Kiosk app requires a Windows environment with an NVIDIA GPU.
Test Before You Buy
Test the Metahuman Kiosk app on your target device before purchasing a license. Real-time Metahuman rendering performance depends heavily on the specific machine – GPU model, cooling, and enclosure all affect the result, and a spec sheet alone won't tell you how the avatar will actually run.
You can do this without any license commitment: the Virbe Metahuman app can be downloaded from https://download.virbe.ai/kiosk and tested free of charge using one of the predefined profiles in your Dashboard. Install the app on the device you intend to deploy, connect it via the predefined profile's Configuration Link, and verify:
- The avatar renders smoothly at your target resolution
- Frame rate remains stable during longer conversations
- The device's thermals hold up under sustained rendering load (run it for at least a few hours; for 24/7 deployments, a 72-hour burn-in is recommended)
Only once the target device passes this test should you purchase the license and commit to the hardware for your installation.
24/7 Operation Considerations
Kiosks in retail stores, airports, and museums often run continuously. For 24/7 deployments:
- Choose hardware with adequate thermal management – mini PCs can overheat under sustained rendering load
- Use a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) to protect against power fluctuations
- Enable automatic restart after power failure in the BIOS
- Configure Windows to automatically log in and launch the kiosk application on startup
- Monitor the system remotely using a remote access solution (see Remote Access)