Tripo 3D introduces AI-powered workflows to help balance geometry reduction and animation capability for low-poly characters in games, AR/VR, simulations, and web-based 3D. Low-poly character optimization reduces mesh complexity while maintaining overall shape structure, with lower polygon models increasing frame rate on lower-power devices. Rigging is the motion of a character in terms of skeletal structure and bone influence; Tripo 3D features rig-aware optimization to help maintain consistent motion with simplified assets. AI-based rigging systems can automatically rig meshes based on geometry, reducing manual setup and standardizing across character types. Tripo 3D auto rigging assigns weights and joints automatically based on structure analysis, supporting humanoid, animal, and stylized characters within a unified workflow. The process begins by accessing Tripo 3D, signing up, navigating to the "Animate" tab, and uploading a model by clicking "Upload 3D Model" or selecting an existing model from the assets menu.