Writers of science fiction films are actively exploiting the theme of creating robotic doubles that allow a person to control their artificial double at distance. This is called remote presence (from the English. Telepresence), Now, according to the publication on the resource Computerworld, technology and economics production reached a level of development when the mass distribution of "robot-prompters" is no longer a science fiction movie plot.
At least, the Audi brand US dealers are ready to begin operation almost three hundred robots VGo, which provide a connection to the remote operator. The eyes and ears are complemented by a display on which the interlocutor can see the face of the operator. Audi Dealers intend using such "prompters" to provide its mechanics instantaneous advice of more experienced German colleagues. The robots are equipped with electric wheels for independent move command remote operator. The communication is a specially configured WiFi-connection.
Experts Audi dealerships in the United States noted that the use of robots reduces the time required to carry out troubleshooting. Smith immediately gets advice from its German colleagues, as if he was personally present there. These robots are used in medical centers with narrow specialists provide remote consultations, with the use of robots is justified in quarantine zones. In 2014, for example, they are used in Africa during an outbreak of Ebola. The American space agency, such robots are used for "presence" in the meetings of experts held a meeting place away from colleagues. Related Products :
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