Telepresence


 * Film:** Surrogates (2009)
 * Director:** Jonathan Mostow
 * Writers:** Michael Ferris, John D. Brancato
 * Based on Graphic Novel:** Robert Venditti, Brett Weldele


 * Technology:** Telesar V - Telexistence Robot Avatar (2011)
 * Developer:** Professor Susumu Tachi/ Keio University (Tokyo, Japan)
 * Technology:** Anybot QB Telepresence Robot
 * Developer:** Trevor Blackwell

FILM: //Surrogates// portrays a future in which the use of remote-controlled androids (surrogate) are commonly used as a substitute for physical presence. By operating a surrogate, the user is protected from physical harm and idealized version of themselves can be manifested in their remote-controlled selves. It's a vision that allows people to use androids to take risks for us, do our jobs, and even play for us. Some notions of this concept can be similar to online role-playing games where avatar versions of players can interact with others in a virtual world. TECHNOLOGY: Transmitting light, sound and touch data using a series of sensors and a 3D head-mounted display, the Telesar V is a robot that can be controlled remotely. Researchers at Keio University in Tokyo has developed a robot that allows remote interaction for users. They believe that there are medical implications for the system for surgeons to interact remotely with patients. The Anybot QB is developed primarily for teleconferencing. Essentially a camera with wheels, this device can be controlled remotely to allow managers to interact with offices in other locations.
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 * Telesar V - Telexistence Robot Avatar (2011)**
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 * Anybot QB Telepresence Robot (2001) **
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