Monthly Archives: July 2012

Aldebaran acquires our favorite French remote systems player, Gostai

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Sanford Dickert

Recent news from our friends in France, Jean-Christophe Baillie has found himself partnering with the wizards of Aldebaran through an acquisition of all tech, talent and software. Continue reading →

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InTouch Health and iRobot Launch RP-VITA Telepresence System [video]

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Sanford Dickert

As shown on the video below, the RP-VITA is a beautiful marriage between InTouch’s focus on healthcare and iRobot’s strengths in robotic manufacturing and navigation. We await a chance to see this device in person to give you an upfront and close examination of this device. With a footprint that is smaller and easier to navigate than the RP-7, the RP-VITA may just be what the patients ordered. Continue reading →

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Remote Presence Links for July 25, 2012

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Sanford Dickert

Remote Presence Links for July 26, 2011 – Robot Startup Companies – Will Your Next Government Co-Worker Be a Robot? – The Avatar Economy – Botiful, social presence robot for Android Continue reading →

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