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VGo Robot’s revolutionary technology enables hospitalized and homebound students to attend school
Museums, zoos and aquariums across the country rely on VGo for virtual admission.
VGo is an all-in-one solution that includes everything you need to provide virtual experiences to your visitors. The user can see, hear, talk, interact, and move anywhere utilizing their 100% remote-controlled robot. VGo is uniquely integrated with a camera, microphones, and video display – all on a lightweight, motorized, stylish, remote-controlled platform. This allows users to freely move between exhibit locations, at their own pace or alongside a tour guide.
"The aquarium telepresence program allows kids and their families at John Hopkins Children's Hospital to drive around a robot and experience the aquarium as though they are there"
VGo Robot allows zoo access to everyone – regardless of health status or location. Remote controlled VGo easily drives throughout the zoo, giving a close up view to the animals and attractions. Guests can explore the zoo at their own pace, join a guided tour or participate in interactive presentations. VGo are popular for classroom field trips and virtual excursions for medically fragile individuals. Zoo staff can leverage as a way to monitor animals from a distance and communicate with other staff from any location.
“The robot, it disappears, it becomes them. When we’re looking at Patrice, we’re looking at the child, and we don’t make any distinction. This is really cool. It’s another way to go beyond the brick and mortar.”
VGoʼs unique capability is its remote-controlled mobility combined with two-way video and audio communications.
The solution comprises two primary elements:
Self-contained wireless audio-video appliance
Simple point and click user interface
Remote user-controlled mobility, volume, mute, camera lights, and hi-resolution snapshots
Auto docking for battery recharging
Strict privacy and connectivity controls
Comprehensive Web tools for managing your VGos and users
Multiple driving methods – choose the one you like most
Spoken visitor arrival announcements and text messaging
Sensors to assist driving, avoid obstacles and prevent falling down steps
VGo Robot’s revolutionary technology enables hospitalized and homebound students to attend school
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