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Telepresence robots (TPRs) enable immersive remote collaboration, but their lack of a remote-pointing tool limits precision in industrial settings. To address this issue, this paper introduces a pan-tilt laser pointer system integrated into a TPR’s web interface. Guided by workshops with industrial practitioners, two concepts were explored: a mini-video projector and a pan-tilt laser pointer. While the projector faced challenges with lighting and complexity, the laser pointer emerged as a cost-effective, intuitive solution. Evaluation in an industrial environment showed that the laser pointer enabled precise remote guidance, with participants finding the system user-friendly. This study highlights the pan-tilt laser pointer’s potential to enhance TPR interactivity and offers insights into its application in industrial, healthcare, and educational contexts.

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Can I Show You Something?—Expanding the Capabilities of a Telepresence Robot with a Laser Pointer

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年

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  • Francisco Hernandez,
  • Danny Rueffert,
  • Holger Hoffmann,
  • Angelika C. Bullinger-Hoffmann

摘要

Telepresence robots (TPRs) enable immersive remote collaboration, but their lack of a remote-pointing tool limits precision in industrial settings. To address this issue, this paper introduces a pan-tilt laser pointer system integrated into a TPR’s web interface. Guided by workshops with industrial practitioners, two concepts were explored: a mini-video projector and a pan-tilt laser pointer. While the projector faced challenges with lighting and complexity, the laser pointer emerged as a cost-effective, intuitive solution. Evaluation in an industrial environment showed that the laser pointer enabled precise remote guidance, with participants finding the system user-friendly. This study highlights the pan-tilt laser pointer’s potential to enhance TPR interactivity and offers insights into its application in industrial, healthcare, and educational contexts.