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Do you want to get telepresence capability for your home or office without the worry of losing the connection during the call? Or perhaps you are more worried that you may too easily crash into an infant or run over a stray cat? If you have either of these concerns, the TableTop TeleMe telepresence robot may work well for you! Just set the TeleMe in an area covered by strong WiFi and you will have no worries.
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.
Crash Avoidance: N/A
Network Connectivity: WiFi or 4G
Unique Features: 360 Automatic Video Capture
Bandwidth Required: 1 Mbps minimum
Run Time: 4 hours
Charge Time: 5 hours.
Height: 2.6″
Auto-Answer: No
Warranty: Yes. 1-year: Physical Damage Not Covered.
Video Resolution: Dependent Upon Device Used
Docking Station: N/A
Auto-Docking: N/A
Type: Stationary Telepresence
Brand: Swivl
Tablet Auto-Charged: No
Top Speed: N/A
TableTop TeleMe Weight of Base: Approximately 2 lbs.
TableTop TeleMe Dimensions of Base: 10″ long, 7″ wide, 4″ high.
MantaroBot TeleGo Controller Requirements: Modern web-browser.
MantaroBot Controller Application Requirements: Windows XP, 7, or higher.
MantaroBot Controller for Android phones and tablets available on Google Play.
Available Holders Include: iPad 2nd generation and up, Air, Air 2, Samsung Galaxy TAB, TAB2, TAB3, TAB4 10.1, TAB S 10.5, iPhone 4 and 4s. Others are available upon request.
Tilt: +85 / -45 degrees tilt.
Pan: Full 360 degree view (+/- 180 degrees).
Android tablets connect to the TableTop TeleMe through Bluetooth.
Non-Android tablets can be connected with optional WiFi/Ethernet added to the base.
Optional floor base and 30″ mast extension for freestanding applications.
Optional 4-hour internal battery (typical use).
Optional factory-installed laser pointer: Red laser pointer that can be turned on and off from the controller app.
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anonymous –
I recently did a demo drive of MantaroBot’s TeleMe 2. Seizing the opportunity, I decided that a test of their TableTop TeleMe was also in order. The team, friendly and helpful as ever, were eager to show me their product. I was sent an email with instructions and soon I was trying to log in to their system. This was very easy when I was testing the TeleMe 2, however now I was having some difficulties. However, the problem was solved fast and soon I was talking with MantaroBot’s Daniel, who showed me some of TableTop TeleMe’s best features.
This telepresence robot isn’t able to move around, as you might have guessed by the name. It’s a rotatable stand that you can place on a table or a desk with a holder for a tablet or phone. If you prefer, you can also order a TableTop TeleMe with a floor base and a 30’’ mast extension. The robot allows you to easily communicate with people and you can rotate the stand (full 360 degrees!) to look around the room. You can memorize locations, so that you can talk to several people at once and turn the head of the robot to face a person with just a click. You can also tilt the camera and look up and down. I appreciate that Mantarobot offer customization when it comes to the robot – for example, although the supported devices are iPad, iPhone and Samsung Galaxy TAB, the TableTop TeleMe can be adapted to virtually any tablet or phone.
I really liked that the TeleMe has built in speakers and microphone, as the quality of the sound was amazing. Since it’s stationary, the robot can stay plugged in the wall socket (although there’s is an option for an internal battery) allowing you instant access and unlimited operational time. Daniel mentioned that the TableTop TeleMe is great for elderly care – except turning the robot on, there’s nothing you can’t do virtually. It can connect via Ethernet and WiFi and since it doesn’t move around, the signal stays strong. There’s also an optional laser pointer that can be built in.
Operating the Tabletop TeleMe was extremely intuitive and easy. You can use any conference program you like (Skype, Google Hangouts, etc.) and you don’t need to install any kind of software on your computer to control the robot. I want to mention that turning the head was a bit noisy, although it didn’t really prevent me from hearing what Daniel was saying.
What I really like about the TableTop TeleMe is that it’s much cheaper than other telepresence robots, while at the same time it’s almost as useful. If you need a device that can allow you to easily communicate to your elderly parents or attend distant meetings, the TableTop TeleMe would certainly do the job. However, I have to admit that rolling down hallways with a mobile robot is much more fun.
To sum up my experience, here are the pros and cons of the TableTop TeleMe:
+ Cheaper than non-stationary telepresence robots
+ Customizable
+ Easy to use
+ Can be accessed distantly, without assistance
+ 360 degree view of the room + tilting
+ No specialized program installation
+ Compatible with every conference program
+ Laser pointer and floor base available
+ Can be plugged in wall socket, but also has a rechargeable battery
+ Built-in speakers and microphone
Cons:
– Stationary
– Noisy rotation
– Needs customization before working with most devices
– You need to buy a tablet, as it’s not included