DORA—the Dextrous Observational Roving Automaton—is a new kind of robot. Its job isn’t to replace humans by performing tasks more efficiently. Instead, it interacts with human users and serves as a “personal avatar,” allowing individuals to experience new places without ever needing to leave their homes.
Part virtual reality, part “teleoperated robotics,” DORA provides users with an immersive experience by using technology that is able to track and mimic the movements of a human head. A head-mounted display also provides a video and audio stream to the user in real time.
According to its designers, DORA is built for navigating and exploring remote locations—but it’s easy to see, for example, how the robot could also be used in a corporate office setting. Imagine being miles away from a big meeting or presentation but still being able to get a comprehensive view that wouldn’t be possible using basic videoconferencing technology. That’s the capability DORA wants its users to have.
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