Investment Opportunities
Telepresence robot device markets at $825 million in 2015 are anticipated to reach $7 billion by 2022 as next generation robotic devices, systems, and instruments are introduced to manage remote presence (Winter Green Research, 2016). The robotic platform will be extended to include grippers and cameras of all types, sensors and sophisticated navigation software. When lower-cost, high-performance suites emerge that put telepresence systems in the hands of new types of users, experimentation should yield novel uses and reveal even more vivid and compelling learning engagements (EDUCAUSE, 2013).
Benefits of Telepresence Robots
Increased collaboration: provides real-time access to remote experts, colleagues, suppliers or customers Improved productivity: simulated face-to-face telepresence communication can improve focus, help reduce confusion and improve employee or student output Economical: companies can cut costs by replacing travel with telepresence and by reducing staffing requirements Lower Carbon footprint: reducing travel and providing more effective telecommuting options means adding less CO2 to the atmosphere |
Drawbacks of Telepresence Robots
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References
EDUCAUSE (2013). 7 Things You Should Know About Telepresence Robots. Retrieved from https://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7103.pdf.
Winter Green Research (2016). Telepresence Robots Market Shares, Strategies and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2016 to 2022. Acute
Market Reports. Retrieved from http://www.acutemarketreports.com/report/telepresence-robots-market.