Real-time voice agent architectures split into four types, with selection driven by scenario constraints
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On October 27, Computing Life published a breakdown of real-time voice agent architectures, sorting them into four types by component split, turn detection and background delegation: cascaded, turn-based, native full-duplex, and native foreground plus delegation. The report says cascaded setups make logging and component swaps easier, while native full-duplex favors natural interaction. GPT-Live separates instant replies from complex background tasks, leaving function execution, permission checks and user confirmation to the app. The article argues selection should start from what a scenario cannot sacrifice, and describes the team choosing native foreground plus delegation for a phone voice assistant and cascaded for a desktop local command entry.
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