Double 2 Telepresence Robot Unboxing

In the 21th century, the transmission of the information is probably the area that has had the greatest increase in terms of use and progress. The most important aspect that has led to this improvement is the speed of transmission (the time that it take for information to go from one end to the other) and the accuracy of the data (unchanged content without external interference or communication issues). Consequently, telecommunications has experienced an exponential growth. However, with the use of emails, Instant Messaging or even phone calls, we still don't have the full sense of satisfaction that we have when talking face to face with the other person, without having a device in hand or typing on a keyboard. The only substitute is probably using video chat softwares like Skype while we still need to be immobile in front of the camera and near to the microphone. That's where Telepresence Robots come to the rescue, and thankfully RobotShop and Double Robotics are here to offer you the Double 2 Telepresence Robot. A solution of having your own remote controlled robot; part IPad and part "Segway", to take your video conference experience to a another level. The Double 2 is the second generation of the Double Telepresence Robot which improves the lateral stability control and the power drive. You can either purchase the Double 2 in a bundle with the full set of add-ons like the Speaker (Audio Kit), the Charging Dock and the Camera Kit or purchase the Telepresence Robot separately.

Packaging

 

Double 2 Telepresence Robot Packaging

Double 2 Telepresence Robot - Contents

 

Contents

The Double 2 Telepresence Robot (Full Set) will contain the following parts :

IPad Holder

User manual and mounting hardware

Charger

Speaker and charging dock

  Note : The Speaker, Charging Dock and Camera Kit (not discussed in this post) are not included with the Double 2 Telepresence Robot and can be purchased separately.  

Assembling the Robot

Assembling the Double 2 Telepresence Robot is straightforward and shouldn't be a hard task to do. Start by taking the Double 2 out of its box and stand it on a flat surface then follow these steps :

• First, mount the speaker to the base :

The speaker comes in two parts that need to be assembled (but can be disassembled later if needed). Remove the mount and attach the speaker to the base. Plug the connector into the socket on top of the base. Then, slide the mount into the speaker's slot until you hear a click.

Mounting the speaker (part 1)

Mounting the speaker (part 2)

• Second, prepare the IPad mount :

Plug one end of the charging cable that came with your IPad into the mount and wrap it around the channel as in the picture below. Feed the other end of the cable through the groove of the mount and be sure to leave enough slack in the cable so that it can be easily bent later when connected to the IPad. Put the IPad into the IPad spacer plate. Then, slide them both into the IPad mount from the side opposite the USB cable, and with the IPad upside down, until the IPad button shows up through the cut-out in the mount. Gently bend the charging cable and connect it to the IPad.

IPad Holder Setup (part1)

IPad holder setup (part 2)

IPad Holder Setup (part3)

Mounting the IPad (part 3)

• Last, plug in the IPad mount :

Insert the IPad mount into the base socket (on top of the speaker) and screw in the bolt using the included hex wrench. Then, connect the audio jack from the speaker to the IPad so that the microphone is facing forward.

Mounting the IPad (part 1)

Mounting the IPad (part 2)

Mounting the IPad (part 4)

  Voila, your Double 2 is nicely mounted and ready to chat.  

Charging

• Without the Charging Dock : To charge your Double 2 without the Charging Dock, plug in the power cord to the back of the robot. The power LED will turn orange when charging, then when the Double 2 is fully charged, it will turn green. Normally, charging should take 2 to 3 hours.

• With the Charging Dock : Drive your Double 2 into the notch of the dock. The LED will light green when the unit is fully charged.

 

APP

First, turn the Double ON by holding the power button, located behind the robot (near the charging plug), for 3 seconds. The LED on front of the Double will blink blue indicating that the robot is in pairing mode. Double Robotics recommends using an IPad Air or IPad Air 2 for best results with the Double 2. You can download the Double App from Apple Store through this link. [youtube   If you need further information about the Double 2 Telepresence Robot, feel free to contact us through  RobotShop Support Center.