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"Simple, Low-Cost Telepresence for Your School, Office, or Hospital"
The Kubi telepresence robot comes in two options, the Kubi Classic and the Kubi Plus. The Kubi Classic holds tablets 8-10″ while the Kubi Plus holds tablets 10-13″ in size. The Kubi, while a stationary robot, offers the ability to pan up to 300 degrees and to tilt (up or down) up to 45 degrees. The Kubi will work with any tablet and any video conferencing platform to make video calls simpler and more engaging in business, telemedicine, and education. The Kubi has a built-in battery, but most tablets can be plugged into a power source while still on the Kubi. However, the Kubi does not, currently, have automatic tablet-charging (so, while on the Kubi, your tablet will lose power if not connected to its own power source).
Regardless of the setting, the stationary telepresence of the Kubi makes for a simple remedy for eliminating the need of an onsite person to point a camera around for the remote user. While sacrificing mobility, the Kubi eliminates any potential worries associated with mobile telepresence robots that need assistance due to driving failures or decreased wi-fi signal strength. Simply plug the Kubi in via USB or AC power and the Kubi can be left alone.
If using Zoom, controls and the video conference are all wrapped in to one app (Zoom does charge a monthly fee in the neigborhood of $15/month). Otherwise, users will need to have a window for the Kubi control app, and a window for their video conferencing app open.
For business users, the Kubi robot can be placed in a conference room and left to the control of a remote user. The pan features allow that user to see what he wishes and have more personal interaction and engagement with on-site workers during meetings. One of the more unique features is the “Kubi Animate” feature (pending), which allows the user to play a video while simultaneously recording the motion of the Kubi. After recording is complete, the video and programmed motion can be played back.
For users within the medical field who hope to use the Kubi for telemedicine, it has the capability to integrate with video collaboration and conferencing applications such as Zoom and Vidyo. The Kubi can also integrate with telehealth applications and EMR systems, providing an efficient mode of communication between physicians, nurses, and patients.
For users working in the field of education, the Kubi allows remote students to feel more engaged and participate more in class since they can choose what they look at, and be more easily seen by teachers and classmates. As noted above, the Kubi can integrate with Zoom, an application for web and video conferencing.
Optional – Kubi Enhanced Audio Kit Upgrade:
Customers may choose to enhance their audio experience during Kubi calls by purchasing the Enhanced Audio Kit. The Enhanced Audio Kit will help you be heard better in large rooms and group environments. The Audio Kit includes a stereo directional microphone (which reduces side and background noise), a 2-watt, rechargable speaker, installation hardware and cables for mounting it to the Kubi, and a 5-port (2.4 amp maximum per port), 100-240 VAC USB charger (US type plug).
Installing the Enhanced Audio Kit will require you to disassemble the Kubi robot to install the speaker. All necessary equipment and instructions are included with the Audio Kit. You can add this upgrade simply by selecting one of the “w/ Audio Kit” options before clicking “Add to Cart.” Alternatively, you can purchase this as a standalone product if you already own one of the Kubi robots.
Kubi Warranty: 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship, beginning at the original date of purchase. The manufacturer, Xandex, will repair or replace the Kubi robot, at their option, with new or reconditioned parts if the robot is found to be defective during the aforementioned period. Contact us if you would like more details.
Kubi Returns: If the customer wishes to return the robot within a period of 30 days they can return the unit for a credit minus a 35% re-stocking fee and any necessary charges for any missing parts and/or damage.
Note: The Kubi was created by Revolve Robotics and is now produced by Xandex.
Auto-Docking: N/A
Unique Features: Virtual Receptionist, Create presentations which record motion.
Height: About 11.8″ (w/o base)
Auto-Answer: Yes
Charge Time: 2 hours
Bandwidth Required: 2 Mbps
Warranty: 1-year Warranty.
Run Time: 4-6 hours
Crash Avoidance: N/A
Brand: Xandex (formerly Revolve Robotics)
Docking Station: N/A
Top Speed: N/A
Tablet Auto-Charged: No
Type: Stationary Telepresence
Video Resolution: Dependent Upon Device Used
Network Connectivity: WiFi
Kubi Dimensions: 11.75″ height, 2.25″ width, and 2.25″ length.
Kubi Weight: Approximately 1.5 pounds.
The Kubi telepresence robot is compatible with Apple, Android, and Microsoft tablets with Bluetooth 4.0.
The Kubi Plus will fit tablets from 8-13″ The Kubi is compatible with Apple and Android tablets that have Bluetooth 4.0 or above. The manufacturer has recommended the Ipad Air and Air 2, or the Ipad Mini 2, as Apple tablets, while they have recommended the Samsung Galaxy Note 10″ for users preferring Android.
Currently, the Kubi must be called using the Kubi Video app (iPad) or a web browser (Mac, Google Chrome or Firefox (Mozilla)). Android tablets and phones can use google chrome to operate the Kubi.
Pans up to 300 degrees. Tilt of up to 90 degrees.
Tablet mount on the Kubi fits most Bluetooth 4.0 enabled tablets in portrait and landscape.
KUBI control software works alongside your favorite video conferencing software.
Connect any Bluetooth or wired speakerphone.
Telemedicine: The Kubi can act as a medical telepresence robot through its ability to integrate (and be customized) with video apps like Vidyo, Zoom, and Webex, and connected telehealth applications and EMR systems.
Kubi Warranty: 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship, beginning at the original date of purchase. The manufacturer, Xandex, will repair or replace the Kubi robot, at their option, with new or reconditioned parts if the robot is found to be defective during the aforementioned period. Contact us if you would like more details.
Kubi Returns: If the customer wishes to return the robot within a period of 30 days they can return the unit for a credit minus a 35% re-stocking fee and any necessary charges for any missing parts and/or damage.
Note: The Kubi was created by Revolve Robotics and is now produced by Xandex.
The Kubi telepresence robot in action: Video-conferencing that moves! Watch this quick video demonstrating some of the power of this stationary telepresence robot
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anonymous –
We just needed something to improve our interoffice communications – better than video calls with Skype, better than our full on Cisco suite, Kubi lets us drop our woman in the field anywhere in the office. She can look around and talk to talk of us.
anonymous –
The table-top Kubi telepresence robot is the first stationary robot I’ve tried, and I came away very impressed with its user-friendliness. As with other robots, the user can adjust the horizontal and vertical positioning of the tablet camera via separate sliders, but the Kubi also allows users to point and click on the video image in order to recenter the view. In addition to options to mute one’s microphone, video, picture-in-picture, or the incoming audio, Kubi users can type and send messages (as well as to save common messages or phrases to a dropdown list to reduce later typing), and save up to ten views which are automatically linked to number hotkeys. Once you’ve saved a view, its number will appear in a box in a column along the left side of the video picture; you can either press the number on your keyboard to recenter to that view, or you can click on the number box to do the same thing. Each number box is also assigned a different color, a nice extra touch that makes it easier to distinguish between different saved views.
What really impressed me were the options under “More Controls”, represented in the upper control panel by three vertical dots. One option is to add info captions via “Show Tool Tips”, which then appear as you move the mouse arrow over the various interactive options on the screen–very handy for figuring out what all the buttons and options do. Additionally, selecting “More Controls” opens an additional view on the right hand side representing the physical space of the room. Within this view there are two areas: the top area is a quadrant showing the relative positions of your saved views (reproducing the colored number boxes from your main picture), and the bottom area shows a top-down view of the office/room space to which you’re calling. Within this latter area, you can draw a table to more accurately represent the meeting space, and any hotkey saved views appear here little human figures positioned around the table. A neat feature is that you can reposition these figures throughout the room or around the table, and then tweak the camera’s vertical tilt for each figure to ensure that it’s properly centered within the saved view.
It’s entirely possible that, from my description, the Kubi looks more complex and harder to use than it actually is. The good news is that Kubis are available for immediate test drives, so you can try it yourself from within your web browser (as I did, working from my desktop). There’s no need to schedule a test drive in advance or download any propietary software. Again, this strikes me as very user friendly, and perfectly in keeping with how easy it is to use the Kubi itself.
anonymous –
I want to start by mentioning that setting up a demo with the Revolve Robotics team was an absolute pleasure – they responded to my request in less than an hour and were extremely pleasant and helpful. I had a lot of fun testing Kubi – due to the simplistic design of the robot, there weren’t many functions to explore, but my conversation with the team kept me engaged and amused. I have to say, the fact that not only one, but three people from Revolve Robotics spent their time telling me about their product absolutely puts this brand’s customer service on a whole new level – I’d give them 10 stars, if I could.
As for Kubi itself – it’s basically a tablet (Apple, Android and Microsoft with Bluetooth 4.0) on top of a rotating stand. Although it may seem a bit boring, compared to the mobile telepresence robots, a stationary machine actually has numerous advantages. Our conversation had great quality all throughout the demo, as the Kubi didn’t move around, losing the WiFi signal. The video conferencing platform we used for the demo was Zoom. This program has integrated the Kubi software, allowing the user to turn the robot sideways. I wasn’t able to tilt the head, although it’s going to be possible in the near future. A great plus is that there’s no limit to the people using a Kubi at the same time. The robot can be controlled by every person in the conference call by requesting it. You can rotate the head up to 300 degrees and since you have access to the camera at the back of the tablet, your view is 360 degrees.
The fact that Kubi is stationary drastically lowers the price of the robot, although it still fulfills the main function of a telepresence robot – effective communication. You don’t have to worry about a robot roaming the halls, getting stuck in impossible places, casually running over people and falling down stairs. Although this limited autonomy could be a problem for some, it also means endless run time (if Kubi is placed near a power source), virtually no way of damaging the robot, simple interface that can be taught to anyone and hundreds of dollars saved.
A couple of interesting features are the automatic activation, as well as the ability to record the motion of the robot and create presentations. Kubi works with video apps like Vidyo, Zoom and Webex, as well as specialized equipment like EMR systems and connected telehealth applications. The robot has a battery life of 4 hours, so even if it’s not plugged in, you have plenty of time.
Here’s a simple list of pros and cons that sums up the review!
Pros:
+ High quality connection
+ Cheap
+ Amazing customer service
+ Simple interface, easy to use
+ Light and easy to move
+ Safe for everyone
+ Can work with various programs (and telehealth apps)
+ Endless runtime
+ No way to damage the robot
+ Automatic activation
+ Ability to record the motion of the robot
Cons:
– Limited autonomy
– You need to own a tablet
– You need to download a video app
anonymous –
I run homebound services for a large school district in Texas. We have searched for many different solutions to bring our homebound students into class. We tried most of the roaming telepresence robots and they all just did not work how we hoped. We always ended up needing to have a Bot Buddy to walk alongside if not carry the robot. When we found Kubi, we were like that was exactly what we need. With the first students we tried it out with, they were so happy that it felt like they were in class, that they could interact and participate in class again. The integration with Zoom Video Conferencing is what really sets it apart since that is the tool that we use district wide for all video communications. Kubi is so easy to use with Zoom. By adding on a directional microphone and speaker, the homebound students are able to hear great even when there is group work going on with lots of discussions. And, Kubi is naturally a directional microphone positioner so whoever the remote student is looking at is who they are listening to. The Revolve Staff have been very supportive with questions that we have had and with helping us figure out our unique set-ups.
anonymous –
This is a great device that gives you only what you need to. I used Kubi doing an interview and it is way better than a traditional video chat. Since I was in control to pan and rotate my view around the room, I could follow the conversation better. I also didn’t have to worry about typical navigation problems like driving off stairs or running into anyone. The interface was easy to learn and simple to use. The point and click feature worked well so I could avoid holding down on any buttons. I tend to talk with my hands, so holding a mouse sometimes gets in the way. PROS: Great value for the cost,
Easy navigation interface, Works with iPad, Android, and Windows tablets. CONS: Doesn’t charge tablet.
If you’re looking for a basic telepresence unit, this would be the one. Simple and effective, the Kubi is a great device for home or office use.