Robotic office aides facilitate remote work

The Double 2 remotely-controlled bot, which can be navigated from an iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or desktop Chrome web browser, allows users to audiovisually communicate with their co-workers and business partners. “Double takes everything you love about video calls on an iPad and places that on a mobile base that puts the remote worker in control,” says the company. The device, which can work over both Wi-Fi and cellular networks, was designed to securely carry an iPad around a number of environments, including offices, meeting rooms and conference venues.

The robot features a shock absorption mechanism to maintain lateral stability while traversing common obstacles, such as cords or bumps. Also, the Power Drive functionality enables the bot to go up to 80 pct faster than normal driving speed, when the uder needs to go a long distance. Equipped with an internal rechargeable Lithium Ion battery that provides up to 8 hours of normal use, the app. 7 kg device can be remotely set to hold the iPad anywhere between app. 120 cm to 150 cm. The company also offers an attachable HD camera for Double with a 150-degree wide-angle lens that can take 5 MP photos to provide better vision for users.