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Telepresence

Exploring the future of robotic telepresence

When My Avatar Went to Work

A robot surrogate took my place at the office. Here's why one may take yours, too

12 min read

Interview: Ken Goldberg Discusses Telerobots, Androids, and Heidegger

What's so appealing about roaming around as robot? And where is this technology taking us?

8 min read

Photo of Makoto Ishida and his mechanical doppelgänger

Hiroshi Ishiguro: The Man Who Made a Copy of Himself

A Japanese roboticist is building androids to understand humans—starting with himself

11 min read

Telenoid R1: Hiroshi Ishiguro's Newest and Strangest Android

The Japanese roboticist has unveiled a new, and strange, telepresence robot called the Telenoid R1

3 min read

How I Became a Texai Robot and Went Partying

I couldn't make it to Willow Garage's PR2 launch party last night, so I went as a robot

4 min read

Geminoid F: More Video and Photos of the Female Android

IEEE Spectrum obtained exclusive images and video of Hiroshi Ishiguro's new android

2 min read

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Telepresence

When My Avatar Went to Work

A robot surrogate took my place at the office. Here's why one may take yours, too

Interview: Ken Goldberg Discusses Telerobots, Androids, and Heidegger

What's so appealing about roaming around as robot? And where is this technology taking us?

Marvin Minsky's Telepresence Manifesto

In this essay, originally published in 1980, the legendary pioneer of artificial intelligence calls for a remote-controlled robot economy

A DIY Telepresence Robot

Electric-window motors, a tripod, and a Skype-equipped netbook provide the makings of a robotic surrogate

The Reality of Robot Surrogates

How far are we from sending robots into the world in our stead?

Telenoid R1: Hiroshi Ishiguro's Newest and Strangest Android

The Japanese roboticist has unveiled a new, and strange, telepresence robot called the Telenoid R1

How I Became a Texai Robot and Went Partying

I couldn't make it to Willow Garage's PR2 launch party last night, so I went as a robot

Humanoid Robot Mahru Mimics Your Movements in Real Time

An operator wearing a sensor suit can control this robot's arms and legs

Geminoid F: More Video and Photos of the Female Android

IEEE Spectrum obtained exclusive images and video of Hiroshi Ishiguro's new android

Hackers Can Use Your Robot to Cause You Harm

Home robots sold today are designed with very little security in mind

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Telepresence

A robot surrogate took my place at the office. Here's why one may take yours, too

What's so appealing about roaming around as robot? And where is this technology taking us?

In this essay, originally published in 1980, the legendary pioneer of artificial intelligence calls for a remote-controlled robot economy

A Japanese roboticist is building androids to understand humans—starting with himself

Electric-window motors, a tripod, and a Skype-equipped netbook provide the makings of a robotic surrogate

How far are we from sending robots into the world in our stead?

The Japanese roboticist has unveiled a new, and strange, telepresence robot called the Telenoid R1

I couldn't make it to Willow Garage's PR2 launch party last night, so I went as a robot

An operator wearing a sensor suit can control this robot's arms and legs

IEEE Spectrum obtained exclusive images and video of Hiroshi Ishiguro's new android

Home robots sold today are designed with very little security in mind