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Synergy Swan

Price $999.00

Summary

The R.Bot Synergy Swan robot is a telepresence robot which allows users to visit remote locations without having to travel there in person.  Fathers can check in on the rest of their family while at work, mothers can keep an extra ‘eye’ out on their children while they are in separate rooms, and business people can check in on their house or pets during business hours.  The videos below demonstrate some of what the Swan robot is capable of.

As common amongst telepresence robots, users may communicate with people at the robots location through the speakers and microphones on the tablet or smartphone (not includ ed with the Synergy Swan) that is attached to the robot.  Additionally, the Synergy Swan has face recognition capability and includ es a human speech synthesizer as an alternative way to transmit voices.

Remote users may operate the Synergy Swan robot using Android, iOS, Linux, MacOS, or Windows devices. However, at present time only Android devices may be placed on the robot itself.  R.Bot uses its own remote presence software so users do not need to use video conferencing applications such as Skype or Google Hangouts.

Specifications

Bandwidth Required: 2 Mbps recommended
Docking Station: No
Top Speed: About 1.1 mph (1.8 km/h)
Auto-Docking: No
Height: About 14-36″ (without device attached)
Warranty: Unknown
Brand: R.Bot
Crash Avoidance: Not currently
Run Time: 10 hours
Auto-Answer: Unknown
Type: Telepresence
Charge Time: 5 hours
Tablet Auto-Charged: Unknown
Video Resolution: Dependent Upon Device Used
Unique Features: Facial recognition, Speech synthesizer
Network Connectivity: WiFi or Data

Features and Warranty

Synergy Swan base: About 17.3″ (44cm)

Synergy Swan weight: About 31 lbs. (14kg)

Facial recognition.

Human speech synthesizer

Ability to lower and raise height of the robot and positioning of the attached device.

Device can be charged while the robot is in use through a USB connection

includ ed in the Box when the Synergy Swan ships: robot, charger, standard device holder, USB cable, manual.