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Oculus telepresence robot incorporates users existing netbook |
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Monday, 19 December 2011 15:15 |
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When you think about it, telepresence robots are quite a neat idea. Not only do they allow you to see and converse with people in another location a la Skype, but you can also move them about within
that location – almost as if you were there in person, walking down the halls. Such devices typically don’t come cheap, however. As with other robots, part of what you’re paying for are their computerized “brains,” along with all of their input/output peripherals. The Oculus Telepresence Robot, however, takes a different approach. It utilizes a user-supplied netbook to serve as its brains, eyes, ears and vocal cords. This results in a lower price, potentially opening up telepresence technology to people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford it...
Continue Reading Oculus telepresence robot incorporates user's existing netbookSection: RoboticsTags: Laptops,
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