Teleoperation is one of the oldest applications of human-robot interaction, yet decades later,
robots are still difficult to control in a variety of situations, especially when used by non …

Telepresence robots are increasingly used to support remote social interaction. Telerobots
allow the user to move a camera and a microphone at a remote location in real time–often …

Visual arts play an important role in cultural life and provide access to social heritage and
self-enrichment, but most visual arts are inaccessible to blind people. Researchers have …

Robotic avatars can help disabled people extend their reach in interacting with the world.
Technological advances make it possible for individuals to embody multiple avatars …

Introduction: This article describes an enhanced telepresence robot named ROBIN, part of a
telecare system derived from the GIRAFFPLUS project for supporting and monitoring older …

Mobile Robotic Telepresence (MRP) systems afford remote communication with an
embodied physicality and autonomous mobility, which is thought to be useful for creating a …

Via audiovisual communications and a controllable physical embodiment, Mobile Robotic
telePresence (MRP) systems aim to support enhanced collaboration between remote and …

Three decades ago, telepresence was presented as an idea in the context of remote work
and manipulation. Since then, it has evolved into a field combining different technologies …

This paper presents the technical description, mechanical design, electronic components,
software implementation and possible applications of a tele-operated mobile robot designed …

Telepresence robots can be beneficial for older adults by helping them stay socially
connected and to access telehealth services; both factors are vital in maintaining health and …