πChangelog
Keeping you updated with our latest enhancements.
July 2026
| β¨ new | Native avatar on Android |
| β¨ new | Option for push-to-talk listening (instead of always listening) |
| β¨ new | Keyboard language switching (Android) |
| β¨ new | Vehicle entries β expanded actions with a form |
| β¨ new | Added support for Danish |
| π§ fix | Minor fixes and improvements to the Android app (contact filter, conversation freezing, cache) |
June 2026
| β¨ new | Automatic contact synchronization (LDAP/REST) |
| β¨ new | Responsive portal design (mobile view, mainly the Visits module) |
| β¨ new | OHS signature directly in the portal |
| β¨ new | Expanded roles and permissions |
| β¨ new | Improved Documents panel + API expansion |
| β¨ new | Added support for Hungarian and Bulgarian |
| β¨ new | Ability to connect an HID card reader directly to the terminalβs USB port |
| π§ fix | Minor fixes and improvements to the portal |
May 2026
| β¨ new | New Suppliers module in the Visits records (companies, risk exchange) |
| β¨ new | Improvements to the Vehicle entries module (visitor export, action icons) |
| β¨ new | Ability to select a company from any list in the Android app as well |
| π§ fix | Minor fixes and improvements to signing and calling |
April 2026
| β¨ new | Module for tracking and managing vehicle entries |
| β¨ new | QR code to activate a kiosk in the portal |
| β¨ new | Easy viewing of documents in the portal |
| β¨ new | Users can select from any list (not only contacts) |
| β¨ new | Added support for French. |
| β¨ new | Configurable user fields now support boolean values. |
| π§ fix | Fixed an occasional issue where the hold music could get stuck when the called person hung up |
March 2026
| β¨ new | Support for multi-tenant installations (i.e., multiple companies in one building) |
| β¨ new | Ability to capture an image with the kiosk camera and process it (e.g., PPE compliance checks) |
| β¨ new | Graphical document signing in the portal |
| β¨ new | Ability to choose the camera and set volume in kiosk settings |
| π§ fix | Portal translation updates |
February 2026
| β¨ new | ID document scanning via the kiosk camera |
| β¨ new | Improved on-screen keyboard for filling out forms |
| β¨ new | Exports of visits and visitors |
| β¨ new | Ability to add custom user fields to visit records; enumerated type supported |
| β¨ new | Invitation improvements (visitor selection, portal link in the invitation) |
| π§ fix | Date/time formatting based on browser settings |
January 2026
| β¨ new | New Visitor evacuation module β complete overview of people on site and guided evacuation (SMS, evacuation instructions, two-way communication, evacuation status for each person) |
| β¨ new | Faster response in speech synthesis; reduced pauses between sentences |
| β¨ new | New portal design and unified UX |
| β¨ new | New user commands for reading an ID document and waiting until speaking ends |
| β¨ new | Ability to enable web form filling |
| π§ fix | Fixed deletion of linked items when deleting a visitor |
December 2025
| β¨ new | New field type for an enumerated list in visitor records |
| β¨ new | New design of the guestbook |
| β¨ new | Added support for Italian |
November 2025
| β¨ new | Management of signed OHS forms on the portal, option of training and signing at a kiosk or directly on the portal. |
| β¨ new | Added support for Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, and Russian. |
| β¨ new | Configurable user fields in visitor records. |
September 2025
| β¨ new | Added support for Portuguese and Italian. |
| β¨ new | Guestbook on the portal, option to send invitations with a QR code by email for quick visitor check-in. |
| β¨ new | Eliminate avatar crosstalk by setting the listening volume threshold. |
| β¨ new | Extension Hub containing a card dispenser, label printer, and ID card reader. |
August 2025
| β¨ new | A new portal for setting up kiosks and managing contacts was created . |
| β¨ new | Kiosk mode for Android devices, where the user cannot leave the running application in any way. |
| β¨ new | Added the ability to define user fields for contacts and then display them in the contact list. |
| β¨ new | aReception app is free to download on Google Play. |
April 2025
| β¨ new | Ability to select primary and backup LLM model (ChatGPT, Geminy, ...) |
| β¨ new | Continuous listening - the user can ask a follow-up question or interrupt the answer with another question. |
| β¨ new | Android - added calling HTTP request and TCP request; possibility to call REST API or print on Zebra printers |
| β¨ new | Androin - scrolling the spoken text so it doesn't interfere with the avatar. |
| π§ fix | Turning on the outage screen from the videotel. |
| π§ fix | Improved graphics when calling and querying the GPT. |
February 2025
| β¨ new | Option to invite and check in invited visitors by adding a special email among participants when creating a meeting - invitees receive a QR code which they use to check in at reception |
| β¨ new | Android - support for various screen ratios and sizes. |
| β¨ new | Support for Android 12 (previously only 14+) |
| β¨ new | Modification of user interface - buttons for ending and restarting conversation. |
| β¨ new | Multilanguage support in Android version |
| β¨ new | Keyboard localization for English and French. |
| β¨ new | Display of backup contacts (instead of just information) during internet outages. |
| π§ fix | Android - incorrect response to certain gestures |
| π§ fix | Android - fixed minor appearance and display issues |
December 2024
| β¨ new | Addition of MS Azure voices. |
| β¨ new | Multilanguage support in QR code reading command. |
| β¨ new | Android application available on Play Store. |
| β¨ new | Ability to enter capital letters on keyboard. |
| π§ fix | Fixed infinite loop when error occurs in HTTP-CALL command |
| π§ fix | Fixed error when reading certain QR codes. |
November 2024
| β¨ new | The ability to use up to ten different languages simultaneously on one terminal. |
| β¨ new | Integration with Zebra printers - the ability to print visitor cards on hard paper. |
| β¨ new | Familiarization with OHS and signing the form, which is then stored at the customer. |
| β¨ new | Integration with Sharry platform. |
| β¨ new | Graphical improvements to the Android version, which can be run on tablets. |
| π§ fix | Correct behavior after avatar change. |
| π§ fix | Fixed a bug where sometimes the map or navigation page would not display. |
September 2024
| β¨ new | A new approach to entering content and scenarios, a significant simplification of entering and editing information content in the form of avatar instructions in multiple languages. |
| β¨ new | Significant improvement of the transcription of Czech and Slovak names. |
| β¨ new | A new field for STT phrases for each name in the contact administration for better recognition of different name forms. |
| β¨ new | Improvement of microphone hardware sensitivity for better transcription of queries and for a higher quality experience during direct calls with the terminal. |
| β¨ new | Slovak phone number for reception in the territory of SK. |
| β¨ new | Option to return a value from a page displayed using the user request SHOW-URL. |
| π§ fix | Video rotation during the reading of the QR code for intuitive user manipulation. |
| π§ fix | Internet connection failure detection fix. |
August 2024
| β¨ new | Simplify the configuration of GPT intents. |
| β¨ new | The avatar instructions (GPT context) can be edited in text form, including formatting options. |
| β¨ new | Improved working with images in terminal settings. |
| π§ fix | Fix conversation history sent to ChatGPT for better understanding of context and better quality of responses. |
July 2024
| β¨ new | Replies from ChatGPT are now displayed in the chatbot's conversation history. |
| β¨ new | Adding the INVOKE-CHATGPT-API user request to easily call the ChatGPT API directly from a dialog in the chatbot. |
| β¨ new | Adding an alternative to NLP in the chatbot. Now user can define intents in the aReception administration interface and use ChatGPT to detect user intent. |
June 2024
| β¨ new | New face recognition feature. When starting a conversation or calling the RECOGNIZE-FACE user request, the face of the person standing in front of the terminal is recognized. The photos of the selected people, stored in the administration, are used for detection. |
| β¨ new | Adding a user request LOG to allow logging in the chatbot's conversation history. |
| β¨ new | Visual modification of flag icons for switching languages. |
| β¨ new | Added visual response (orange highlighting) when buttons are pressed. |
| π§ fix | New conversation will start in the default language instead of the language selected in the previous conversation. |
| π§ fix | The image displayed by the SHOW-IMAGE user request couldn't be closed if the avatar was talking in the background. Now it can be closed. |
May 2024
| β¨ new | New version of button display - buttons no longer roll, but are static and there is a possibility of displaying a larger number of buttons in the dropdown bar. |
| β¨ new | Indication of continued speaking by displaying additional text in gray. |
| β¨ new | Addition of a parameter to limit the user command SHOW-URL (popup windows etc.). |
| β¨ new | Connection to a new service for inflecting names. |
| π§ fix | Fix of some cases where the avatar does not speak and only displays text |
| π§ fix | Other minor fixes and improvements |
April 2024
| β¨ News | New version of Chatbot allowing dialogue versioning. |
| β¨ News | The list of names for Gradual call can be set in the chatbot scenario/dialogue. |
| β¨ News | Avatar preview is shown in the administrative application. |
| β¨ News | During contact import, a contact with the same name is not duplicated, but the original contact is updated. |
| π§ Fix | Inactive contacts are not displayed on the keyboard, but they can be used for calling. |
| π§ Fix | Fixed ending of conversation with the message "I don't see anyone in front of the camera" in case a person is standing there. |
March 2024
| β¨ News | During a phone call, the user has the option to press the β*β key and select another option such as opening a door or calling an elevator. |
| β¨ News | New service for name declension. |
| β¨ News | The Temperature parameter in ChatGPT is now configurable. So we can influence how creative the responses are. |
| β¨ News | Option to use a male voice in Czech language. |
| π§ Fix | Correct display of the message in case of internet outage. |
| π§ Fix | A conversation cannot be correctly stopped by button button in case conversation start is initiated by the camera. |
February 2024
| β¨ News | New look of the admin interface. Menu redesign, new fields in contacts + display of the number of contacts, display of connected terminal and other improvements. |
| β¨ News | Buttons for conversation restart and stop button for returning to the default state are added. |
| β¨ News | Moving the Help button to the top right corner. |
| β¨ News | Keyboard for selecting a contact has the option to display pre-filled text. |
| π§ Fix | Extend the phone call timeout from 20 to 30 seconds. |
January 2024
| β¨ News | New service for declension of Czech names - improved declension of non-traditional names. |
| β¨ News | Indication of the state when the receptionist is thinking and not listening at the terminal - visual display when the digital receptionist is in the process of thinking. |
| β¨ News | ADMIN: Ability to insert information from the chatbot interface into texts that the digital assistant says when calling the visited person. |
| β¨ News | Option to obtain contacts from the contact database for processing in chatbot algorithms. |
| β¨ News | ADMIN: Notification of unfilled synonyms in the contact list - automatic alert for missing information. |
| β¨ News | ADMIN: Information about the progress of the restart or reboot of the terminal - continuous updates of the status during the device restart. |
| β¨ News | Search for specific places on the map - This feature allows visitors of the aReception terminal to search for specific places directly on the map. The terminal first asks the visitor what they are looking for, and then displays the searched place on the map. In addition, the terminal can provide the visitor with directions and show the way between two selected points. |
| π§ Fix | Transfer of information about the receptionist's personality into the central chatbot - ensuring data consistency between the reception terminal and the central chatbot. |
| π§ Fix | Fixed a bug when the second language version of the text for the help window is not specified - ensuring the availability of all language versions. |
| π§ Fix | Fixed a non-functioning loss of internet connection control - improved detection and response to connectivity issues. |
| π§ Fix | Further minor repairs and improvements - general improvement in system stability and performance. |
December 2023
| β¨ News | Guest Book - a new feature allows for efficient tracking and recording of all visits processed through the aReception terminal. Now you can record the date, time, visitor's name, and the name of the person visited. Additionally, upon the visitor's arrival, the digital avatar announces who has come to see you. |
| β¨ News | For our client, we have processed interactive floor plans of the building, which show visitors how to navigate within the building. |
November 2023
| β¨ News | Terminal Identification in Chatbot - This feature enables the chatbot to recognize which aReception terminal is being used, enhancing personalization and communication efficiency. |
| β¨ News | New feature allows the chatbot to learn from external data, such as websites and files in PDF or TXT format. |
| π§ Fix | Various minor adjustments and improvements have been made, contributing to increased overall stability and efficiency of the system. |
October 2023
| β¨ News | Tell the digital avatar that you want to create an image, and it will create one for you using the Dall-E 3 feature. |
| β¨ News | The new feature allows for the chatbot to learn from external data, such as websites and files in PDF or TXT format. |
| β¨ News | Order Form - this feature enables visitors to order coffee, tea, and other beverages directly through the aReception terminal. The order is then sent to a designated person via SMS, so they can prepare and serve the drinks to the client. This way, it enhances comfort for visitors and efficiency for the service. |
| π§ Fix | A series of minor repairs and improvements have been implemented, leading to enhanced reliability and improved performance of the entire system. |
September 2023
| π‘ Imp. | Workflow Process Automation - We have implemented advanced automation scripts to simplify and speed up work processes, leading to increased overall system productivity. |
| π§ Fix | Enhanced Database Engine Performance - We have optimized the database engine, resulting in improved speed and stability of database operations. |
August 2023
| π‘ Imp. | Core System Optimization - We have conducted extensive optimizations of the core system to increase speed and efficiency. These changes include memory management improvements and enhanced algorithms for faster data processing. |
| π‘ Imp. | Security Protocol Improvements - We have implemented new security protocols and updated the existing system. |
July 2023
| β¨ News | Real-time ChatGPT answer retrieval |
| π§ Fix | Acceleration of responsiveness using parallelization |
| π§ Fix | Acceleration through processing sound in smaller parts |
| π§ Fix | Fixing the stop button function, asynchronous communication with the chatbot |
June 2023
| π§ Fix | Speeding up loading cloud information using cache |
| π§ Fix | Receptionist now listens immediately after making an appointment |
May 2023
| β¨ News | Sound notification when starting a video call |
| π§ Fix | Handling of video conference attempt when video phone is not connected |
April 2023
| β¨ News | Added "skip" button |
| π§ Fix | Speed up "skip" button |
| π§ Fix | End conversation if no one speaks for a long time |