MantaroBot Classic

The MantaroBot is a TelePresence Robot that is essentially designed for Skype conferencing. It allows the user to interact with people and their environment through Skype resulting in more interactive communication. This system operates by incorporating a notebook computer to manage its operations.  This includes the use of a web camera, a microphone, speakers, display and a wireless internet connection. Through the wireless connection, the robot can be moved around the room in order to observe the other meeting participants, live presentations and demonstrations. 

 

Any user who has internet access is able to control the MantaroBot. Onsite personnel do not need to supervise the MantaroBot while in operation. The only action required is to initially power-up the system. When a Skype connection is established, the user is able to control the MantaroBot through the use of the MantaroBot Controller software. This allows the user to control the camera, the mast, the movement and the laser pointer. Since this is a software control system, it means that the user doesn't require any specialised joysticks or controllers. It is merely controlled via a pc through the internet connection.

 

The MantaroBot uses infrared obstacle detection to avoid crashing. This allows the user to confidently move the robot around a room without the concern of damaging it. Onsite users can also interact with confidence as the system is essentially a laptop with wheels. This makes the concept less foreign to a non-technical person.