Telepresence: Advancements in Remote Interaction and Robotics Systems

Explore the captivating world of telepresence technology, where science meets futuristic interaction, and where virtual presence transforms industries. This book serves as an essential resource for professionals, students, and enthusiasts eager to understand how telepresence enables new forms of human connection and control in today’s interconnected world.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Telepresence Uncover the foundations of telepresence and its transformative power.

2: Telerobotics Discover the role of remote robotics in expanding human capabilities.

3: Remote Surgery Explore how telepresence enables lifesaving, precision surgeries remotely.

4: Mixed Reality Examine how virtual and augmented realities enhance realworld interactions.

5: Scott Fisher (Technologist) Learn about Scott Fisher’s pioneering contributions to telepresence.

6: Teleoperation Understand how remote operations reshape industries and services.

7: Videotelephony Investigate the evolution and impact of video communication.

8: Ken Goldberg Study Goldberg's influential work in robotics and telepresence.

9: Raymond Goertz A historical look at Goertz's groundbreaking teleoperator developments.

10: Poly Inc. See how Poly Inc. drives innovation in communication technologies.

11: Eric Paulos Explore Paulos’s insights into humanrobot interaction.

12: Virtual Fixture Dive into tools enhancing precision in teleoperation tasks.

13: Immersion (Virtual Reality) Discover immersive VR applications in telepresence.

14: Cisco TelePresence Learn about Cisco’s advancements in enterprise telepresence.

15: Presence (Telepresence) Examine the psychology behind feeling “present” remotely.

16: TiLR Insight into TiLR robots revolutionizing telepresence interactions.

17: Anybots See how Anybots designs userfriendly telepresence robots.

18: Lifesize Understand Lifesize’s highdefinition videoconferencing technology.

19: Affective Haptics Discover haptics’ role in creating emotionally engaging experiences.

20: Adaptive Collaborative Control Explore adaptive tech enhancing teamwork in telepresence.

21: Nomad Rover Learn about the Nomad Rover’s telepresence applications in exploration.

Telepresence is shaping the future. This book gives you insights, technical knowledge, and context to become part of this revolutionary field, with benefits that far exceed its cost, empowering you to lead or advance in the telepresence revolution.