The Business of Bandwidth: Expanding Connectivity Into The Future


Telepresence robots have been making headlines lately. These machines are outfitted with wheels, wide-angle cameras, video screens, and are designed to be controlled remotely from a desktop application, thereby allowing offsite users a virtual presence at conferences and other gatherings. While offering the advantage of mobility around the office (as long as there are no stairs), even more interesting implementations are being considered, such as placing several of these robots in museums so that people can connect remotely and enjoy the exhibits virtually from the comfort of their own home. Similar ideas are being explored for schools, conferences, events, and other social events.