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Why is it
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Telepresence Robots
Chris Garcia and Shen Tian
What is it?
A robot, with a screen for a head, that rolls around anywhere
Network connection is through Wi-Fi
The screen shows the person who is connected remotely by two way audio
and video, and he/she can control the
movements of the robot
Mimics human actions such as turning the head to look around the room.
By doing these human actions, it creates a sense of presence and if its
like the person is thereExamples of telepresence robots
How does it work?
A remote user uses a tablet or browser to control the robots actions.
The robots head can turn at different angles to reflect current
environment to the user.
Light enough to pick up!
Whos doing it?
Pilot program at UCF- For learning and substituting for a sick faculty member
The National Museum of Australia- For students and visitors who want to visit the exhibits but are
restricted by distance-related expense, time constraints, or an
inability to travel
Greenleaf Elementary School, Splendora, TX
- allows home or hospital-bound students to attend class
remotely
Robots used at the The National
Museum of Australia
Why is it significant?
Can interact and engage with person from distances.
resembles like if theyre talking with the person face to face
Students will always be in class
can also enable televisits from doctors and family members
What are the downsides?
Hardware problem--Wheels may get stuck!
Software problem--Program may get hacker!
Cost problem --Price may too high to buy!
Where is it going?
Hardware improvement--Work in rough terrain situation like archeological digs.
Software improvement-- Work in classroom as a tutor.
Size improvement-- Mini robots, cost less.
What are the implications for
teaching and learning? Guest speakers to join classroom
Remotely teaching in museums, labs, and libraries where they support on one on one
collaboration with curators, scientists, and
librarians
Represent consulting doctors while in the process of surgery
BUT what makes this device unique is that communication is through expression and
movement
Hi, Im Mr.
Robot
Q1
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Q2
Are the robots are too
heavy to moveable?
Answer
A2
Fortunately, these robots are light
enough to pick up!
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Q5
The disadvantages may occur in which
following factors?
A. Hardware.
B. Software.
C. Price.
D. Above all.
Answer
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Q6
It is hard to improve them in recent 50
years. True or False?
Answer
A6
False.
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