Telepresence robots are not a new technology. Many robotics companies already have telepresence robots on the market such as Double Robotics, Ava Robotics, Ohmni, Blue Ocean Robotics, and more. Each robot includes a both the two-way audio and visual communication channel, as well as a movement to travel around the environment. Many of these robots do not have a neck joint and instead focus on moving the gaze by rotating the entire robot.
"Double 3 is a self-driving, two-wheeled videoconferencing robot that revolutionizes the way you work or learn remotely. With more and more employers allowing flexible or remote schedules, these hybrid offices and hybrid classrooms need tools designed for this environment. Double 3 is the ultimate tool for remote workers and students to feel more connected to their colleagues by giving them a physical presence where they can’t be in person."
"Double 3 is a self-driving, two-wheeled videoconferencing robot that revolutionizes the way you work or learn remotely. With more and more employers allowing flexible or remote schedules, these hybrid offices and hybrid classrooms need tools designed for this environment. Double 3 is the ultimate tool for remote workers and students to feel more connected to their colleagues by giving them a physical presence where they can’t be in person."
"GoBe Robots are robots for communication, social inclusion and CO2 reductions to aid in climate change mitigation. The telepresence technology enables easy, efficient and safe connection with peers all over the world. It is used worldwide to facilitate corporate meetings, production facility inspections, schools teachings, hospital consultations, museum visits and many more."