Remote collaboration using a tele-presence mobile projector robot tele-operated by a smartphone

Abstract

In this paper, we present SPRinT (Smart Phone/Pad and Robot for Tele-operation and Tele-presence), a tele-presence robot for HRI controlled by a smart phone. It uses the projection display as a main communication channel between the local and remote users and we describe the interaction model for such an HRI scenario. We focus on the interaction model and interplay among the robot controlling (local) user, tele-presence robot, and the counterpart person in the remote environment the local user attempting to interact with using the projection display. We outline the technical and interface requirements for understanding the target remote space, and initiating and setting up such an information exchange for the local user (and partly for the remote).