Telepresence avatar robots (or telerobots for short) allow people to share experiences with local people in remote locations by taking over a robot avatar, and communicate in real time.
It is widely used in various fields such as business, education, tourism, architecture, events, medical care, and nursing care.
The market size is expanding year by year. is expected to reach $2022 million in 2027.
This time, we will introduce what a telepresence avatar robot is, the products handled by iPresence, and case studies.
What is a telepresence robot?
A telepresence avatar robot is a robot that combines teleconferencing + robot + remote control technology.By combining remote control and robot technology, it is possible to have a presence in a place far away from where you are now.
What can be achieved by introducing a telepresence avatar robot
Telepresence avatar robots (hereafter referred to as telerobots) have a display such as a smartphone or tablet attached to their heads. (Note: There are also models with an integrated display.)
This display allows video conferencing and remote travel.The user remotely controls the robot on the other side while conducting a video conference with a smartphone, tablet, PC, etc.This gives you the freedom to decide who to communicate with and where to go.
Unlike conventional video conferencing systems, robots can communicate by walking around different places as avatars and conversing with each other.Both the other party and you can feel "as if you were there", such as an unprecedented presence and presence.
If telerobots are installed in different locations and can be connected at any time, it will be possible to access (teleport) multiple spaces by switching connections between telerobots and enjoy communication in a variety of locations.
In addition, the widespread use of telerobots will enable the following:
- Remote participation in events such as exhibitions
- Non-face-to-face and non-contact support in the office
- Remote class participation in the field of education
- Remote visitation in the medical field
- Remote travel to tourist destinations
Telerobots have evolved rapidly in recent years, with some equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) and the ability to operate autonomously.
Future robots are expected to evolve further, mapping space and avoiding obstacles while driving themselves between rooms and robot docking stations (storage and charging locations). .
Telepresence avatar robot provided by iPresence
We will introduce the actual appearance and shape of telerobots using products provided by iPresence as examples.
Self-propelled AI-equipped telepresence avatar robot
temi(Temi)
AI-equipped autonomous mobile telepresence avatar robot “temi”.Equipped with various extended functions, AI generates a bird's-eye view map of the room using a distance measurement sensor, and automatic movement is possible with a single click.There is also a follow mode that automatically follows the person in front of you, giving you a new remote control experience.
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Double3(double three)
Next-generation telepresence avatar robot "Double3" capable of remote control and video chat.It is compatible with multiple devices and can be operated simply from your favorite terminal.
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Ohmni(Omni)
Communication robot "Ohmni" using cutting-edge technology.Accessible from anywhere in the world with one click, you can freely watch the scene you want to see and go to the place you want to go.No need to set up your laptop/tablet or stop working to answer a call.
Product details (discontinued)Desktop telepresence avatar robot
kubi(cuby)
300 degrees left and right, 90 degrees up and down, telepresence avatar robot "kubi" which is the cheapest and easy to use.By connecting your tablet device and kubi and using a dedicated app or a third-party videophone app, you can feel as if the person you are calling is right in front of you.
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moving telephone telepii(Telepi)
The simplest small video chat telerobot is "Telepii," a mobile phone. By simply placing a smartphone connected to the video chat, you can remotely look around freely in 360 degrees (180 degrees left and right). You can teleport your presence and experience the sensation of being in the same space as the other person.
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Orihime(Orihime)
An alter-ego robot that can overcome distances, obstacles, and common sense until yesterday."OriHime" is another body for those who cannot go where they want to go due to physical problems such as child rearing, moving away from home, hospitalization, etc.It can be operated just by connecting it to a power supply, and no complicated settings are required.
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These are the seven types of telerobots offered by iPresence. There are many other telerobots on the market with different shapes and sizes, equipped with different functions, and in active use day and night.
By utilizing telerobots, communication will become smoother and richer, and new initiatives will increase life's choices and make daily life just a little easier.
iPresence combines these telerobots and remote communication technologies with a variety of services to develop and provide ways to experience things remotely, and is committed to DX (digital transformation), Japanese culture, and regional revitalization projects.
Use Case of Telepresence Avatar Robot
Educational institution
Kobe Municipal High School
Access to kubi installed at a high school 15 minutes on foot from a building in Kobe city and conduct a demonstration experiment of participating in remote classes.Students connected to the school remotely operated the kubi and could look up, down, left, and right at their own will to see the blackboard in the direction they wanted, and enjoyed remote communication with friends during breaks.
Medical / nursing care
ICU (intensive care unit)
Using kubi in the ICU (intensive care unit), we conduct remote visits between corona patients and their families.Due to infection prevention measures, it is not possible to meet face-to-face in the hospital room.As a new attempt, we have provided special care that allows hospitalized patients and their families to interact with each other using kubi.
Telecommuting/remote work
WOWOW Communications Co., Ltd.
Introduced Double3 and kubi to consider telecommuting for administrators and new usage methods.We heard that by incorporating kubi into group work training, the instructor was able to listen to the content of the discussion without having to go nearby, and was able to convey more specific feedback.
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