How can a Double 3 robot help me? A Double 3, as with any telepresence robot, provides you with a remote presence at any location with sufficient bandwidth.  You log into the robot and drive it around while maintaining a two-way video call.  Other see your face and you see them; the next best thing to being there in person.  No need to send emails back and forth to set up a call, drive into your coworkers office now.  Visit loved ones more frequently, avoid the hassle of travel and have a telepresence robot at that warehouse or office in Japan, and spend more time with your family, instead.

What do you need?  Nothing; the Double 3 includes everything out-of-the-box.

How do you control the Double 3? You can use a PC/Mac or handheld device.

To use the P3 you'll need to download the PadBot app to your device.  When you log in, simply click a button to connect to your PadBot and you'll be driving and interacting with others in moments. As usual with the PadBots, you can control the robots and have a 2-way video call using smartphones or tablets. The P3 adds the ability to control the robot using a PC; however, please note that when using the PC it will only create a 1-way video call (the remote users can view what the telepresence robot 'sees').

Note: This quick posting is just a placeholder while we work on a more informative summary for you!  In the meanwhile, please feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have!

Currently, Orbis Robotics is preparing to implement integration of biometric sensors (including heart monitors), improved optics for visual observation of patients, and family participation.  This last feature is exclusive to the Carl robot and allows members of a patient's family to participate in the Carl video call while the doctor is using the Carl to remotely visit the patient.

The Swivl robot offers several features which can help create more robust communication. The Swivl provides users the ability to create slideshows which can be shown on the device attached to the Swivl. The user also has the ability to control the robot through the use of a remote control (Swivl uses the term "marker") which, in addition to containing a microphone and having the ability to control operation of the slideshow, can rotate the Swivl's view from side to side for a 360 degree continuous pan as well as tilt the view to a 25 degree maximum. Alternatively, the Swivl features a tracking function, where the robot follows the user, enabling them to have hands free self-recording.

While the Swivl is currently being marketed as a tool for business and classroom presentations, and is capable of creating an exciting stationary telepresence experience. The remote user can have their face displayed on the device's screen and the Swivl can follow the movement of the person on location.  For improved sound the aforementioned marker can be attached to the presenter's clothing and operates as a microphone, allowing for continuous, quality sound even if the local user moves away from the robot. The microphone has a 30 foot range and operates at 2.4Ghz.

The remote user can operate the Swivl using the Swivl Control app, which can be downloaded for free from either the Google Play or Apple stores.

As common amongst telepresence robots, users may communicate with people at the robots location through the speakers and microphones on the tablet or smartphone (not included with the Synergy Swan) that is attached to the robot.  Additionally, the Synergy Swan has face recognition capability and includes a human speech synthesizer as an alternative way to transmit voices.

Remote users may operate the Synergy Swan robot using Android, iOS, Linux, MacOS, or Windows devices. However, at present time only Android devices may be placed on the robot itself.  R.Bot uses its own remote presence software so users do not need to use video conferencing applications such as Skype or Google Hangouts.

The Webot also offers a long run-time of up to 12 hours.  Wicron (the creator of the Webot) mentions that some of the advantages that the Webot robot can provide are the ability to provide remote assistance in shopping centers, the ability for supervisors to monitor and interact with employees, the ability for business owners and leaders to save thousands of dollars by participating in meetings remotely, the ability to have more accurate control over merchandise and warehouse setups, the ability for museums to be experienced from afar, and the ability to attract customers through interaction with the robot or even having company names and logos attached to the robot itself.

The Webot, as with all telepresence robots, puts video conferences and remote viewing in your hands, giving you greater control of what you wish to see and when; empowering you to have a greater presence and more enhanced and efficient communication with your peers and coworkers or family, even from across the sea.

The FURo-i Smart Home Robot is a telepresence robot for general consumers which enables them to have a remote presence which can be used to visit friends and family instantly, check in on elderly family members or friends, or even just "drop-in" to see how the pets are keeping.  Korean manufacturer, FutureRobot, has created several different applications for the FURo-i. They title these applications as Home View, Family Chat, Family Planner, and Home Control.

Home View: Cruise around your house, business, or the home of your family or friends by using your own smartphone or tablet.  Simply click on arrows that are on the screen to control the robot, tilt its head, and view what you want to see.  Virtually play with your grandchildren, cousins, nephews or nieces, follow pets, or simply explore the remote location.

Family Chat: Ever wished video applications like Skype were more robust?  Have you disliked the static element; being limited to one view unless someone moves the camera around?  This feature, common to all telepresence robots, lets you decide what you want to see and when, and lets you move where you want to move.  Have a friend from off-screen chatting at you?  Turn the robot in the appropriate direction and, if desired, move nearer to better engage in communication.  A businessman on break in his office can log-in to the FURo-i located at his home using his smartphone or tablet, and can drive the robot around to visit his wife and children at any time. No need to set an appointment; you can 'walk' up to members of your family just like you would if you were there in person.

Family Planner: The FURo Planner mode helps you to set up and stick to your daily schedules. You can manage appointments and set up alarms and reminders for the various tasks you need to complete throughout the day.  The application features unique logos for different tasks to help make the experience even more efficient and enjoyable.  You can view an image depicting the FURo Planner feature below.

Home Control: The FURo Auto Home feature is a very unique feature provided by the FURo-i robot. You can use your smartphone to operate household appliances and devices when you are not at home.  Did you run off to work and neglect to turn off the kitchen lights, the CD player or television?  You can securely connect to your FURo-i and manage these devices remotely.  Turn off the lights, turn off the music, turn off the television.  You can can even lower the temperature, check the humidity in your home, and see if doors or windows are open.  Naturally, this feature requires compatible devices.

An additional feature provided by FutureRobot is the FURo-iHOME Security feature. This feature helps to provide additional security for your home by using the FURo-i's Security function while you are asleep or away.  The FURo-i can detect sound and movement and help alert you to possible tresspassers.

Feel free to view the FURo-i videos and images, and the "Specifications" and "Features" sections below for more details.

Users simply download the LinPhone program onto their computer, phone, or tablet and they can make calls to the Endurance robot and control it from remote locations. For those unfamiliar with the LinPhone app, it is similar to Skype, as mentioned above, and Google Hangouts, Viber, and other video conferencing applications so there should be very little difficulty in getting things set up.

The included tablet works with WiFi, 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE, enabling the telepresence robot to use any internet connection. Additionally, users may operate the Endurance robot within a local network (a peer-to-peer connection).

The Endurance robot has four sensitive sonar sensors which survey the robots surroundings and will stop the robot upon detection of an obstruction.

Endurance uses a connection which it says is more reliable and stable than a Bluetooth connection. The Endurance robot has a microcontroller for operating the wheel platform which is connected to the robot's tablet via a mini-USB connection with Android Debug Mode.

Additionally, Endurance plans to expand its current list of recommended tablets as well as providing a telepresence robot with a built-in monitor.

The Beam Plus (Beam+) is the latest telepresence robot offering from Suitable Technologies. Designed as a smaller, home-use alternative to its predecessor, the Beam Pro, the Beam Plus telepresence robot allows family members to visit with one another no matter where in the world they may be located.  It can be operated using a computer, tablet, or smartphone after being connected to a WiFi source and downloading the Beam app.

Grandchildren can chat with their grandparents, a parent can read a bedtime story or sing a lullaby to their children, small business owners can drive to the desk of a coworker while away, or owners can simply check in on their pets while away during the day. One of the exciting new features from Beam is "Party Mode."  Party mode is an audio feature which allows the Beam+ to automatically adjust to louder environments.  The built-in noise cancellation is increased in addition to the volume from the speakers, enabling better listening whatever your environment.  Another advanced feature for you to look out for is the option to have arms and additional accessories added, which are currently under development.

The Beam Plus robot is able to overcome obstacles (changes in floor surface, cords, etc.) up to 3/4 of an inch high as well as being able to climb all ADA compliant ramps.

Feel free to browse the Beam Plus robot images, videos, and Beam reviews in order to see how the Beam+ can potentially help you whether in a home or business setting.

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The MantaroBot TableTop TeleMe can be set on any level surface and used as a stationary telepresence robot. Remote users can log into the TableTop TeleMe robot via the MantaroBot control application and an audio/video-conferencing app such as Skype, FaceTime, Vidyo, or Google Hangouts, and view all of the robot's surroundings as if they were there in person. The base of the robot includes powered speakers and a microphone that connects to the tablet via Bluetooth.

The TableTop TeleMe's view can be controlled by the remote user which provides more efficient and enhanced participation and communication. Remote users are able to log in to the TableTop TeleMe robot via a PC, Mac, or most any other device with a modern web-browser and a network connection. While viewing the remote location the user can control the telepresence robot's view through a downloaded control application that communicates with the TableTop TeleMe through a direct socket, MantaroBot Communications Service (a cloud-based service where an additional fee may be required), or a WebRTC connection. The remote user may choose to use MantaroBot's web-based controller, the MantaroBot TeleGo. Additionally, MantaroBot has a Controller for Android so both Android Phones and Tablets can be used to drive their telepresence robots.

Aside from turning on the robot, the TableTop TeleMe requires no local supervision. Settings in many video-conferencing apps allow remote users to log in directly to the application and start receiving video images, so there does not need to be a person at the robot's location that must log in to Skype. This "auto-response" feature makes viewing something remotely far more convenient for remote users unavailable to travel to a location. Remote users can participate in business meetings, visit or check-in on family members, view distant warehouses, or attend gatherings thousands of miles away.