VGo Robots Provide Real World Usage

We know that robots will be the future for mankind and we all hope that it will be for the positive in the years to come. The question is how can robots be used today for more than the things like the robot vacuum cleaner or for games. The key to their success and general acceptance is going to be how they are perceived when in use. There are too many movies which predict a dark future as robots take over the world. But, there are some very positive examples today.

If you were watching the NFL playoffs, you were more than likely exposed to a real world example in use today. The commercial which was shown is included below for your reference. The VGO Telepresence Robot weighs about 18 pounds and rolls on wheels which can be controlled by the student at home. In what could be considered as not a big deal is huge for the students who are at home and cannot attend school. Yet, these robots with their camera, speaker and listening ability, is the next best things to the student actually being in the classroom.

There is a student in New York who cannot attend school because of very severe allergies which keep Devon Carrow out of school. Being in 2nd grade, he needs to be attending school for his education, but cannot. If it were not for the VGo telepresence robot, he would not be able to attend school remotely and complete his education. Just like in the video, he can participate in class and share with his classmates. Before the introduction of the VGo, he would not be able to attend school at all. Home school would have been the only option. There are more than 20 students in the US using the VGo robots.

In another example of the VGo, a doctor made a decision after talking with a patient 260 miles away. This is the best solution where small hospitals do not have a lot of doctors and can get a specialist to look at a patient without physically being in the room with them. The robots may be a great tool to check on patients without having to leave where you are at. Observations of people after surgery will provide for better coverage in hospitals.

The things where a VGo robot can be used are not all that limited. Other than it cannot open doors or climb stairs, its value is important. Another example is of an aging relative who could not travel across the country to participate in a wedding. But with the VGo, she was able to join into the festivities and participate with everyone having a great experience. Think of this as Skype on wheels.

Right now, the VGo Telepresence Robots start at $5,995 along with a service contract which is listed at $100 per month. May seem steep, but it provides someone to continue something important like an education. The included battery will last about 6 hours on a single charge. For another $195, you can get a battery that provides power for 12 hours and adds 5 pounds to the VGO. This is just one of several companies in the market providing robots as a way to keep people connected and one that we can expect to see more of in the future.

The future for robots is coming and we are seeing examples of it today. We can expect to see expanded usage for robots in the years to come.