Even if your boss is away on vacation somewhere, your boss could take a stroll around the office with the Ava 500 by iRobot and Cisco. The updated robot uses a telepresence conference calling system -- it enables the person on the other end to control the robot to transport around the office, dropping by all the different desks and stations.
Other teleconferencing systems have previously used the joystick approach to control the robot, but the Ava 500 will be smarter than that -- it will have a pre-installed GPS map of the office of its residence. This way, all your manager needs to do is simply choose or click on the destination on an iPad mini.
Ava 500's visits can be scheduled, too. A demonstration proved that the Ava 500 is immaculately programmed so it never bumps into anything. The implementation of this advanced system would strictly enforce surveillance and make the conference call feel much more real-time.
Autopiloted Teleprescence Robots
The Pre-Programmed Ava 500 Will Wander Around the Office
Trend Themes
1. Telepresence Robots - Opportunity to disrupt traditional conference calling systems by using telepresence robots for remote communication in offices.
2. Autonomous Navigation - Potential to revolutionize office navigation by implementing GPS maps for pre-programmed robots to navigate without collisions.
3. Scheduled Visits - Creating a more organized and efficient workflow by allowing for scheduling and remote visits through telepresence robots.
Industry Implications
1. Robotics - Opportunity for robotics companies to develop and market telepresence robots with advanced navigation and scheduling capabilities.
2. Telecommunications - Telecom providers can leverage telepresence robots to enhance remote communication and conference calling experiences.
3. Office Automation - Office automation companies can integrate telepresence robots into their solutions to improve efficiency and remote collaboration.