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Bring your animatronics
to life with AI that never breaks character.

Three tiers of intelligence for every budget and use case — from voice-activated scripted responses to full conversational AI that knows your guests by name. Works 24/7. Never calls out sick. Never goes off script.

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cogniBOX Core
Voice-triggered · 100% offline · no recurring fees
$449.00
Guest says a keyword — character fires back with pre-recorded audio. Maximum reliability, zero cloud dependency.
OfflineNo recurring feesScripted
cogniBOX Plus
Motion-triggered · 2-step exchange · no recurring fees
$549.00
Motion triggers a scripted opener. Guest responds. Character replies. Two-way interaction that feels alive — at speaker cost.
OfflineNo recurring feesBranching
cogniBOX Pro
Full AI dialogue · RFID name-aware
$649.00
True two-way AI conversation. Stays in character. Handles difficult guests. Speaks guests by name via RFID wristband.
AI-poweredRFID-awareCredit-based
Works with any attraction setup
cogniBOX is a standalone product — no ticketing platform or RFID system required. Add it to any existing attraction, haunt, museum, or brand activation. Pair with Passage Whisper if you want character-level name personalization from your Haunt Passport guest identity chain.
Why operators choose cogniBOX

Same scares. Zero call-outs.

cogniBOX doesn't replace your best performers — it fills every position your staffing model can't, and delivers consistent performance on your busiest nights.

Works every night. No excuses. No drama.
No sick days. No no-shows. No "my car won't start" texts at 6:58pm on opening night. cogniBOX is in position, in character, and ready — every time.
Expand your show without expanding your team
Drop a new character into any hallway, scene, or prop without adding headcount. Add a second zone. Double the scare density. Scale without the staffing math.
Three tiers · one platform

Start where you are.
Upgrade when you're ready.

Every tier runs on the same cogniBOX hardware. Your investment doesn't change when you upgrade — just your character's intelligence level.

Core · $449.00

Voice-triggered. Pre-recorded. 100% reliable.

Guests speak a keyword or phrase. cogniBOX Core detects the match and fires back with a pre-recorded character response. Think of it as a voice-activated sound effect — but far more immersive. No internet. No cloud. No surprises.

✦Guest-initiated — character responds when triggered by specific phrases
✦Pre-recorded audio — your voice, your character, your lines
✦100% offline — no internet connection required, ever
✦No monthly fees — purchased and owned outright
✦Use our pre-built prompts/responses or build your own custom interactions
✦Persona Pack Builder — create, save, and export character configs as .cognibox files
One-time purchase
$449.00
Custom interactions additional. No recurring fees.
Core · Darkness scene — pre-built
Sample interaction tree — Darkness
Guest says
"It's dark in here"
→
Character
"You can't see me, but I can see you."
Guest says
"I don't like the dark"
→
Character
"You should be afraid of the dark."
Guest says
"I can't see"
→
Character
"Don't worry. I know where you are."
Guest says
"Say cheese"
→
Character
"Cheese? Your teeth are yellower than cheese."
Guest says
"Where am I going?"
→
Character
"You can't hide. I'm right behind you."
Plus · $549.00

Motion triggers the scene. Guest responds. Character replies.

cogniBOX Plus detects motion or proximity and opens with a scripted character line. The guest responds. cogniBOX Plus fires back with a matching pre-recorded reply based on what the guest said. Two-way interaction that feels alive — at speaker cost. No internet required.

✦Motion or proximity triggers the opener — animatronic speaks first
✦Guest responds — character delivers a scripted, branching reply
✦Pre-recorded audio throughout — your voice, your character
✦100% offline — no internet connection required
✦No monthly fees — purchased and owned outright
✦Falls back gracefully to Core behavior if needed
✦One prompt per interaction — tight, immersive, controllable
One-time purchase
$549.00
Custom interactions additional. No recurring fees.
Plus · Motion Greeter — pre-built
Motion detected → character opens
"Well well... look who wandered in."
Guest responds — character replies
Guest says
"Yes"
→
Character
"Good. I like obedient guests."
Guest says
"No"
→
Character
"No? Then stand still and let me get a better look..."
Dentist scene — alternate opener
"Open wide... I need to see if you're hiding secrets in there."
Guest says
"Okay"
→
Character
"Perfect. Don't bite. I hate when they bite."
Pro · $649.00 + credits

Real AI conversation. Stays in character. Knows your guests.

True two-way AI dialogue that stays fully in character — even when guests try to break the illusion. Built for live venues with a Character Bible that controls tone, length, and guardrails. The most immersive conversational AI character available for live attractions.

✦True open-ended conversation — handles anything a guest says
✦Character Bible keeps dialogue consistent — tone, length, persona
✦Never mentions AI, policies, or breaks immersion — stays in-world always
✦Handles rude or confusing guests with in-character redirects
✦Credit-based usage — hard cap + low-credit alerts, no surprise bills
✦Fallback to Plus or scripted mode when credits run low
✦Persona Pack Builder — export and share character configs as .cognibox files
Hardware + credit-based usage
$649.00
Hardware one-time purchase. AI credits billed based on usage. Hard cap available — no surprise bills. Typical planning target: ~50 interactions/hour.
Pro · Malvek — with RFID
RFID read at entry — guest identified
"Ah... Sarah Henderson. We've been watching your family since the gate. Your brother thinks he's brave. He isn't."
Sarah says
"How do you know my name?"
→
Malvek
"Names... are the first thing the darkness collects. Yours arrived before you did."
Sarah says
"Are you real?"
→
Malvek
"More real than your confidence right now, Sarah."
Character Bible — what keeps it consistent
✦Always stays in-world — never mentions AI, software, or policies
✦Controlled response length — 1–2 lines unless pressed
✦Rude guests get in-character redirects, not apologies
✦No profanity, no inappropriate content — guardrails built in
The RFID personalization chain

A complete AI character.
No ecosystem required.

cogniBOX Pro is a standalone conversational AI character that works with any attraction setup. Want to add name personalization? Pair your attraction with Passage Whisper — the Haunt Passport add-on that scans a guest's wristband and delivers their name to any character in your venue.

Ticket purchased
Name captured in Haunt Passport at point of sale
RFID at gate
Name bound to wristband. The link no other platform makes.
Attraction entry scan
Group identified — names forwarded to zone
Passage Whisper scans wristband
Name delivered to your character or set piece. Passage Whisper — the Haunt Passport add-on that makes name personalization possible.
Passage Lens / Intel
Actor-facing device — performers see guest names before each group enters their scene
Zone 2 entry — live feed
Zone 2 — Malvek's Lair Live
The Henderson family
Group of 4 · just entered · Names ready
9:14 PM
Sarah & Tyler K.
Group of 2 · 4 min ago
9:10 PM
Malvek just said —
"Welcome, Mr. Henderson. I've been expecting your family. Come in. Slowly."
Persona Pack Builder

Build any character.
Export. Deploy. Share.

The cogniFX Persona Pack Builder is a free, self-contained tool for creating, configuring, and exporting character personas as .cognibox files. Build your character's voice, personality, and dialogue — then load it directly onto any cogniBOX unit.

Character name
Malvek — The Hollow Demon
Voice style
Low, measured, ancient. Speaks in short statements. Never shouts.
Character Bible rule
Malvek never breaks the fourth wall. If asked if he is real, he implies the guest is not.
Fallback response
"You ask questions. I prefer screams."
Export format
malvek.cognibox — includes manifest.json + audio/Malvek/ WAV library
Core mode config
Upload pre-recorded audio responses matched to keyword triggers. Configure the full phrase library directly in the builder.
Plus mode config
Set opener audio, configure up to one guest response branch, and upload reply audio for each branch. One prompt, two outcomes.
Pro mode config
Write the Character Bible — rules, tone, guardrails, example responses. The AI uses this to generate every response in-character and on-brand.
Open Persona Pack Builder →
Feature comparison

Core vs Plus vs Pro

Capability Core Plus Pro
Best fit Reliable, repeatable moments Triggered scenes + guest exchange Premium "talks like a person" character
How it starts Guest speaks a keyword Motion / proximity triggers opener Always listening or motion-triggered
Animatronic speaks first ✦ No ✦ Yes ✦ Yes
Guest input type Keywords / short phrases Short response after prompt Natural speech / full intent
Response style Pre-recorded scripted lines Pre-recorded branching AI-generated in-character dialogue
Conversation depth Single response 2-step exchange Ongoing back-and-forth
RFID name personalization ✦ No ✦ No ✦ Yes — via Haunt Passport
Internet required No — fully offline No — fully offline Yes — AI processing
Recurring cost None None Credits — usage-based
Persona Pack Builder ✦ Yes ✦ Yes ✦ Yes
Hardware price $449.00 $549.00 $649.00 + credits
Where cogniBOX shines

Built for immersion.
Ready for any venue.

Haunted attractions
Sinister character banter, stalking interactions, queue-line intimidation. Replace a scare actor position or amplify a zone with a second voice that never misses its cue.
Theme parks
Family-friendly characters, meet-and-greets, interactive storytelling without the staffing overhead. Every guest gets the same quality interaction — at peak and off-peak.
Museums & exhibits
Interactive explainers that respond to curiosity without repeating the same script to every visitor. Historical figures, scientific guides, and narrative characters that actually engage.
Brand activations
Your mascot or spokesperson — live, conversational, and on-brand. Handles crowds, answers product FAQs, and creates moments guests share. No performer required.
Pricing

One-time hardware.
Intelligence that upgrades.

Same hardware platform across all tiers. Your investment stays — your character's capabilities grow.

Core
Voice-triggered scripted responses. Maximum reliability, zero recurring cost.
$449.00
one-time · hardware + software
No monthly fees. No internet required. Custom interactions priced separately.
✦Pre-built character library included
✦Custom phrase + response builder
✦Persona Pack Builder access
✦100% offline operation
✦Unlimited triggers — no usage fees
Buy Core →
Plus
Motion-triggered two-way exchange. Feels alive — at speaker cost.
$549.00
one-time · hardware + software
No monthly fees. No internet required. Custom interactions priced separately.
✦Everything in React
✦Motion / proximity trigger
✦Animatronic opens first
✦Branching guest responses
✦Pre-built scenes included
Buy Plus →
Pro
Full AI dialogue. RFID name personalization. The most immersive character in the industry.
$649.00
hardware + AI usage credits
Credits billed by usage. Hard cap available — no surprise bills. ~50 interactions/hour typical.
✦Everything in Interactive
✦True AI conversation
✦Character Bible — full control
✦RFID name personalization
✦Fallback to Interactive / React
✦Hard credit cap + alerts
Buy Pro →
Want to add guest name personalization to your cogniBOX character? Add Passage Whisper to your Haunt Passport setup — the device that scans a guest's wristband at the character level and delivers their name automatically. Learn more →

Ready to bring your
animatronic to life?

Tell us about your venue, your attraction, and what you're trying to build — and we'll recommend the right cogniBOX tier for your setup.

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