#telepresence

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Romulan Telepresence Unit "The Aenar"

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RP-VITA "Remote Presence - Virtual & Independent Telemedicine Assistant" (2012) by iRobot (Bedford, MA) and InTouch. iRobot launched the RP-VITA in collaboration with InTouch Health, as a remote telepresence robot for doctors. The RP-VITA has FDA approval to be used as a medical device, enabling doctors to treat patients remotely. A spin-off company, Ava Robotics, was formed in 2016 to sell the whole family of AVA robots (second photo) including the RP-VITA. "Leveraging a deep technical heritage from iRobot, Ava Robotics designs and builds autonomous robots that comfortably coexist with humans in workplaces and other large spaces. Ava Robotics is transforming what it means to collaborate by combining autonomous mobility with Cisco’s high definition video conferencing. Ava Robotics engineers are developing these products based on what we call “practical teleportation”, enabling workers to easily and safely move around a remote location as if they are physically there." – Welcoming AVA Robotics to Our Family, Innospark Ventures.

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Telepresence Virtual Reality (Mars), 1992.

via NASA/Ames Research Center / Internet Archive

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Telepresence Sentry

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botkins charity project. DIY telepresence robots for home bound patients. for english see: https://hackaday.io/project/180558-botkins-charity-project

(btw: there are currently two bots being built in the USA, contact us if you know anyone who would like a bot.)

please share!

thanks!

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Challenge #04374-K356: Unmasking

They'd spent a good portion of their life alone. A life in near-isolation makes it hard for a person to adjust to being around.. so many. Fortunately, their rescuers, the ones that saved their world, are helping with that. -- Anon Guest

My life before the exodus was viewed through screens, and served with machines. I talked to people on screens, I had various needs met by hardware. My booth was my life. Just like it was everyone else's life. Work was a virtual experience. Joysticks, special gloves, keyboards... I had everything I needed.

Or so I thought.

There came the day without work, in which everyone on my contact list was on the party line trying to work out what was going on. We still got food. We still got physical therapy. We still got haptic rewards. What worried everyone was the lack of a bill.

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Telepresence by Sensory Replacement

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e475 — Hello, Friend

e475 with Andy, Michael R and Michael M, focusing on telepresence, neurotechnology, brainwave control, exoskeletons, AI, friend.com, a forever mouse and a whole lot more!

Photo by Pablo Gentile on Unsplash Published 5 August 2024 The co-hosts are back to full strength with Andy, Michael and Michael getting together to talk through the week’s stories. The cohosts start things off with several examples of telepresence.  The Open-TeleVision project provides for teleoperation of a remote robot using VR headsets like the Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro. This reminds…

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Grover on his way to the park.

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Holographic Telepresence

In the vast ocean of modern communication, a new vessel has emerged on the horizon, promising to navigate us through uncharted waters and into a realm where distances dissolve and interactions transcend physical boundaries. This vessel is holographic telepresence, a beacon of innovation that is set to revolutionize the way we connect, collaborate, and commune. At its core, holographic…

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Welcome the latest bot to my collection 😅 Viam Rover, from Viam

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HIR P0 “Peanut” (2010) by iRobot, Bedford, MA. This three wheeled telepresence robot is an early prototype of the AVA robot. It has a large forward facing screen able to show the remote participant’s face, enabling face-to-face interaction. Its three omnidirectional wheels form a holonomic mobile base with 360° of movement.

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ATTEMPTS TO ACCESS TERRAN LIFE SUPPORT NETWORKS BY APPEARING TO BE ON RELATED PLANETS VIA SENSORY REPLACEMENT TELEPRESENCE

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Remote telepresence robot

Mobile, internet-connected gadgets featuring cameras, microphones, and screens that enable users to be virtually present in another place are known as remote telepresence robots. These robots, which can be controlled by computers, tablets, or cellphones, provide a physical presence that is impossible with conventional video conferencing equipment.

Telepresence robots are becoming essential tools in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, business, and tourism, because to capabilities like mobility, high-definition video, and sophisticated navigation algorithms.

How Do Telepresence Robots Work?

Video and Audio Communication: These robots provide unambiguous two-way communication thanks to their cameras, speakers, and microphones.

Mobility: The robot can move through areas thanks to wheels or tracks, allowing people to observe surroundings from a distance.

Control Interface: Using an intuitive interface, typically on a computer or smartphone, users can operate the robot in real time.

Applications of Remote Telepresence Robots

Healthcare

Education

Business and Corporate

Tourism and Exploration

Elderly and Disabled Care

Advantages of Telepresence Robots

Enhanced Interaction: Unlike static video calls, these robots allow users to navigate and interact dynamically.

Cost-Effective: Businesses save travel costs while maintaining a personal presence.

Accessibility: Individuals with physical limitations or those in remote areas can actively participate in activities and events.

Safety: Ideal for use in hazardous environments where human safety might be compromised.

Not only are remote telepresence robots useful tools, but they also serve as previously unthinkable bridges that connect people and locations. These robots are opening the door to a future that is more integrated, productive, and inclusive by bridging the gap between the real and virtual worlds.

Whether you're a company executive, medical professional, teacher, or just someone who wants to stay in touch, telepresence technology could be the key to opening up new avenues for communication and teamwork.

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