More than 20 students from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) visited Attensi’s London offices last week to gain firsthand insight into how AI design and context engineering are applied in modern industry.
The visit brought together M.Sc. Industrial Economics and Technology Management students and Attensi’s product and AI teams for a deep dive into what it takes to build next generation training technologies.
The group spent the day learning how Attensi designs AI-driven simulations and multiagent systems to create realistic, human-centred digital learning experiences. Students were also given the opportunity to test Attensi’s RealTalk platform – a native AI – virtual human simulator used by global organisations to build conversational, interpersonal, and frontline communication skills.
“All the students got so much out of the visit – it was particularly enlightening to see the difference between AI features that simply adopt a prompt interface and native AI products that are designed to create experiences with multiple agents working together in the background with specific tasks.”
Kristoffer Ryen Skullerud M.Sc. Industrial Economics and Technology Management, NTNU
The session included interactive demos, open discussions with Attensi’s AI experts, and hands-on experimentation with RealTalk. Students challenged the virtual humans in real world scenarios and explored how AI context engineering ensures responses feel authentic, consistent, and psychologically safe.
“We asked the students to put RealTalk through its paces and they didn’t disappoint – engaging with our AI virtual humans with the same energy and enthusiasm they showed for our experts at Attensi.”
— Justin Blanchard, Creative Director Attensi
The visit is part of Attensi’s ongoing collaboration with leading academic institutions to help bridge the gap between cutting edge AI research and real-world implementation.
As AI takes on a central role in reshaping skills development, training, and human/AI interaction, opportunities like this allow students to see the technology in action and understand the engineering and ethical considerations behind it.
A short video from the visit is available here:
🎥 NTNU x Attensi: AI & Context Engineering in Practice
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1177707623/54f2f1f9e5