telepresence robot

American

[tel-uh-prez-uhns roh-bot] / ˈtɛl əˌprɛz əns ˌroʊ bɒt /

noun

a robot typically consisting of a motorized stand with a mounted screen that streams audio and video of someone in a remote location so that person can participate in a teleconference while piloting the movement of the robot.

Etymology

Origin of telepresence robot

First recorded in 1970–75

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telepresence robot

Researchers from Cornell and Brown University have developed a souped-up telepresence robot that responds automatically and in real-time to a remote user's movements and gestures made in virtual reality.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2023

In September 2020, Ahumada and Riek received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a telepresence robot with features specifically designed for remote learning for children.

From Science Magazine ● Feb. 9, 2022

In June, US robotics firm OhmniLabs and carmaker Volkswagen unveiled Champ, a telepresence robot with a two-way TV screen and speakers and microphone that can connect to someone in another location.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2021

I can imagine that kind of telepresence robot being a useful addition when you have rural settings or places where you don’t have expertise on staff that you need to bring in for medical consultation.

From The Verge ● Mar. 11, 2019

Kaylee got to test the telepresence robot named REX — short for Remote Experience — during a recent hospital stay.

From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2017

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