Telepresence Robot Face on Articulated Chair Stand
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current telepresence systems lack a cost-effective and efficient method to simulate human presence in remote settings, such as meetings, using a robot face that can be placed on a chair, providing realistic interaction and communication.
Innovation Solution
A robot face system connected to a stand with articulated joints, equipped with a camera, monitor, microphone, and speaker, allowing remote operation via a network to simulate human presence, with features like pan and tilt functionality, and the ability to integrate with medical instruments for telemedicine applications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional telepresence system is used, then remote communication capability is provided, but the system cost and complexity are high
Solution Approach 1:
The telepresence system is segmented into a simple robot face unit and a remote control station, where the robot face contains only essential components (camera, monitor, microphone, speaker) while the complex processing and control functions are separated to the remote station. This segmentation allows the local unit to remain simple and cost-effective while maintaining full telepresence capability through network connectivity.
2Ease of operation
If a robot face is designed to be placed on a chair, then ease of deployment and positioning is improved, but the stand structure and stability requirements increase complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The stand incorporates articulated joints that allow dynamic adjustment of the robot face position, enabling it to adapt to different chair types and heights. The stand can be easily assembled and adjusted by users without requiring complex installation procedures, while the articulated design provides sufficient stability for telepresence operations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If articulation joints are added to the stand for pan and tilt functionality, then operational flexibility is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The pan and tilt functionality is achieved through electronically controlled articulation joints that can be remotely operated via the network connection, replacing the need for complex manual mechanical adjustment mechanisms. The electronic control system allows for precise positioning while keeping the mechanical structure relatively simple and cost-effective.
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AI summary
A robot system that includes a robot face with a monitor, a camera, a speaker and a microphone. The robot face is connected to a stand that can be placed in a chair. The stand is configured so that the robot face is at a height that approximates the location of a person's head if they were sitting in the chair. The robot face is coupled to a remote station that can be operated by a user. The face includes a monitor that displays a video image of a user of the remote station. The stand may be coupled to the robot face with articulated joints that can be controlled by the remote station. By way of example, the user at the remote station can cause the face to pan and/or tilt.