A Review of Mobile Robotic Telepresence

Mobile robotic telepresence (MRP) systems incorporate video conferencing equipment onto mobile robot devices which can be steered from remote locations. These systems, which are primarily used in the context of promoting social interaction between people, are becoming increasingly popular within cer...

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Published in:Advances in human-computer interaction Vol. 2013; no. 2013; pp. 1 - 17
Main Authors: Kristoffersson, Annica, Coradeschi, Silvia, Loutfi, Amy
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Cairo, Egypt Hindawi Puplishing Corporation 01.01.2013
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Wiley
Subjects:
Computer Science
Datavetenskap
Design and construction
Design engineering
Information technology
Informationsteknologi
Interpersonal relations
Materials requirement planning
Methods
Mobile robots
Offices
Robotics
Robots
Technology application
Teleconferencing
Telepresence systems
Terminology
ISSN:1687-5893, 1687-5907, 1687-5907
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Summary:Mobile robotic telepresence (MRP) systems incorporate video conferencing equipment onto mobile robot devices which can be steered from remote locations. These systems, which are primarily used in the context of promoting social interaction between people, are becoming increasingly popular within certain application domains such as health care environments, independent living for the elderly, and office environments. In this paper, an overview of the various systems, application areas, and challenges found in the literature concerning mobile robotic telepresence is provided. The survey also proposes a set terminology for the field as there is currently a lack of standard terms for the different concepts related to MRP systems. Further, this paper provides an outlook on the various research directions for developing and enhancing mobile robotic telepresence systems per se, as well as evaluating the interaction in laboratory and field settings. Finally, the survey outlines a number of design implications for the future of mobile robotic telepresence systems for social interaction.
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ISSN:1687-5893
1687-5907
1687-5907
DOI:10.1155/2013/902316