vgo robotic telepresence
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Sultan Qaboos University College of Education
Instructional and learning technologies
Done by:
Shamsa Al-Muqbali (92099)
Noora Al-Tabei (94985)
Course:
Distance Education
Definition:
VGo is a new productivity improvement solution that enables a person to
replicate them self in a distant location and have the freedom to move
around as if they were physically there. With VGo, you can see, hear, talk,
interact, and go anywhere. VGo is not a traditional videoconferencing/
telepresence solution where two or more people meet using specially
equipped rooms or PCs in their offices.
Objective of VGo Robotic:
See, hear, talk, and move in any location - be in two places at
once
Mobility enhances distant effectiveness by freeing you from a
conference room or office
100% remote controlled - never be dependent on anyone else
- even though you are not there High quality audio / video and
easy driving via any PC or laptop with an internet connection
makes it like you're really there
Advanced security controls and privacy policies mimic real life
WiFi connectivity, battery power, and advanced robotics
deliver complete freedom of movement
Feature of VGo Robotic:
Simple point and click active presence
User controlled volume, mute, camera lights and hi-resolution
snapshots
WiFi and Battery status indicators
Auto docking for battery recharging
Strict privacy and connectivity controls
Comprehensive web tools for managing your VGos and the
people who you let use them Multiple driving methods - use
the one you like most
Spoken visitor arrival announcements and text messaging
How it All Works VGo:
Unique capability is in its remote controlled mobility combined
with 2-way video and audio communications. The solution
comprises two elements:
The VGo - The mobile device that you call into that carries
your presence.
The VGo PC App - The software application that is
downloaded to your PC that you use to initiate connectivity,
see and hear the far end and drive the VGo.
Calls run over the internet with the help of VGoNet, a special
cloud computing network that manages everything so you
don't have to.. The network was especially designed to
handle the complexities of a solution that requires real time
AV communications and simultaneous robotic remote
controls.
Advantages of VGo Robotic:
1. Using it is Easy:
On your PC or laptop, bring up your VGo PC app.
Click the location where you need to be.
2. VGo increases productivity and profits
Attending to an organization’s challenges in-person is
the most effective way to achieve high productivity. But
healthcare workers, managers, experts, engineers,
trainers, etc...
3. VGo reduces costs
The cost of travel continues to escalate –airfare, hotel stays, special needs transportation and other travel costs.
Immediate access to facilities and people means faster decision making. Costs to solve problems are lower and costs within a project are lower.
4. VGo delivers convenience
VGo enables you to go to where you need to be – instantly. No planning a trip or scheduling someone else’s time or extracting yourself from a particular environment.
Limitation of VGo Robotic:
VGos cost around $6,000 and can come with Verizon 4G LTE
connectivity.
Monthly charges are around $100 every month and additional
charging stations are $500.
Need special equipments.
Concerns of this technology (VGo Robotic):
People can lose jobs in factories
It needs a supply of power
It needs maintenance to keep it running
It costs money
Case studies /example of VGo Robotic:
NAU football to use medical robot VGo to diagnose concussions
Northern Arizona University will add a robot called a VGo to its
medical team for Friday night’s football opener at Arizona. It will be
the start of a test of whether wireless telecommunication can be
used to diagnose concussions in players who might be far away
from medical professionals.
Resources:
Here's list of websites benefiting from VGo today
1- http://www.cisco.com/
2- http://entertainment.verizon.com/