Designer Ross Atkin, based in London, has created an innovative cardboard telepresence robot that leverages the power of your smartphone to enable callers to move around your home, office, or other designated areas. This ingenious device, launched on Kickstarter this week, offers early bird pledges starting from £50. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about this exciting project.
How It Works
“Just slot in your phone and decide who you want to invite over. If that’s not easy enough, you can send one to another location and drop in whenever you like. The ‘pilot’ (aka person on the screen) can move forwards and backwards, turn and look up and down, or spin around for a little dance. Driving Smartipresence feels a lot like being present but only being 6 inches tall.”
The Smartipresence robot is designed to be user-friendly and accessible. To get started, you simply slot your smartphone into the designated area on the robot. The robot then uses your phone’s camera and internet connection to allow a remote user to navigate and interact with the environment. This makes it an excellent tool for virtual meetings, remote family gatherings, or even virtual tours of your home or office.
Features and Benefits
“To invite someone in, just put Smartipresence online (using the app on iOS or webapp on Android) and send them the link to the driving webapp. They can see what the robot sees and drive it around from in the browser on their Smartphone, Tablet or computer. As soon as they start driving, their face will appear on the robot’s screen and you will be able to chat amongst yourselves.”
One of the standout features of the Smartipresence robot is its ease of use. The robot can be controlled via a web app that is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. This means that the remote user can control the robot from their smartphone, tablet, or computer, making it highly versatile. The robot’s camera feed is streamed in real-time to the remote user, allowing them to see exactly what the robot sees and navigate accordingly.
Additionally, the robot’s design is both eco-friendly and cost-effective. Made from cardboard, it is lightweight and easy to assemble, yet sturdy enough to support the smartphone and its movements. This makes it an affordable option for those looking to explore telepresence technology without breaking the bank.
Practical Applications
The Smartipresence robot has a wide range of practical applications. For instance, it can be used in educational settings to allow remote students to participate in classroom activities. It can also be used in healthcare settings to enable remote consultations between doctors and patients. In the business world, it can facilitate virtual meetings and collaborations, allowing team members to interact as if they were in the same room.
Moreover, the robot can be a fun and engaging way to stay connected with family and friends. Imagine being able to virtually attend a family gathering or a friend’s party, navigating through the space and interacting with everyone as if you were physically present. The possibilities are endless.
The Smartipresence cardboard telepresence robot by Ross Atkin is a groundbreaking innovation that brings the future of remote interaction to the present. With its user-friendly design, affordability, and wide range of applications, it is set to revolutionize the way we connect with others from afar.
Source: Kickstarter
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