Anybots launch the commercialization of QB, a telepresence robot, for fall 2010.
Starting price: 15 000 dollars US.
QB moves at a speed of 5.5 km/h and only weighs 35 pounds(16 kg).
It’s autonomy (battery) lasts 8 hours, it supports Wi-Fi, and has a 5 megapixel video camera.
The principle of any QB, as any other telepresence robot, is able to work anywhere in the world while being present with his colleagues.
The savings on travel costs are significant.
This type of technology has a bright future.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN1lQcJHpO8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xuvJPLR3N8
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/anybots-commercialize-qb-a-telepresence-robot