VR-controlled robots are being designed to treat injured soldiersThe system would provide advanced onsite diagnostics and potentially save lives.By W. Shanklin, 11.10.2022
Google will soon test Project Starline video chat booths in the real worldT-Mobile, WeWork and others will try the technology as soon as this year.By J. Fingas, 10.13.2022
Hitting the Books: The case against tomorrow's robots looking like peopleThe world doesn't need more Sonny's, but a few extra Johnny 5's wouldn't hurt.By A. Tarantola, 02.26.2022
Google’s Project Starline is a ‘magic window’ for 3D telepresenceNo headsets required.By K. Bell, 05.18.2021
This cardboard Wolfenstein 3D setup invites you to punch Nazis remotely'Smartistein 3D' only needs a smartphone and a few motors to make magic.By R. Lawler, 08.25.2020
Japanese airline's robots could let the elderly 'travel' from homeIt'd help the infirm see the world from the comfort of home.By J. Fingas, 10.16.2019
This telepresence robot offers a remote-controlled set of extra handsIt can also direct the wearer’s arms and body.By M. Locklear, 08.30.2018
The best telepresence robotThere's one good choice, and it's made by Suitable Technologies.By Wirecutter, 08.11.2017
How about a nice hot cup of virtual tea?Haptics combined with heating and cooling elements deliver the feeling (if not the taste) of a cup of tea.By M. Smith, 10.05.2016
Watch Snowden talk 'Snowden' with Oliver Stone next monthThe two will beam in via satellite for a live discussion after an early screening of the movie.By T. Seppala, 08.28.2016
BuzzFeed and Washington Post turn to robots for RNC coverageBut don't worry, they're not putting anyone out of a job... yet.By T. O'Brien, 07.18.2016
Double Robotics turns its telepresence robot into a VR rigCapture 360-degree video on the move without any humans on the scene.By J. Fingas, 06.01.2016
Mind-controlled robot gives the disabled a taste of homeA brain-guided telepresence robot can stand in for people with motor disabilities.By J. Fingas, 11.30.2015