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By: Inside Anybots And The Rise of Human-Size Telepresence Robots (videos) | Singularity Hub

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:14:41 +0000

[...] We’ve discussed the capabilities of the QB before, but some of its features certainly bear repeating. The two-wheeled bot self-balances as it moves and stands still, constantly shifting to stay upright. You can even push the bot around (up to a meter or so) and it will return to its original position. The camera (and laser pointer in the right eye) are specially calibrated to stay aimed where you like as the bot is jostled. Weighing in around 30 lbs, the QB is easy to take up stairs or otherwise carry with you for short journeys. It can run for about 8 hours on a charge and has about the same video and audio quality as a Skype session on a high speed connection. Controls are simple: arrow keys or WASD to move around and clicking anywhere on the screen shoots the laser where you aim. A button on the interface extends the robot’s stand and let’s it recline (seen at the end of the video). You'll be able to see facial expressions from the operator on the small screen, but the QB is more about the robot experience [...]

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