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Started Mar 19, 2009

Why isn't Telepresence more popular?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Naohiro IIDA Jan 12, 2010.

 

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RobotDude commented on Marque Cornblatt's blog post iSparky Prototype Teaser Video
"This is so cool. When are you going to release it? Will it work only with FaceTime or you will have support to Skype?  "
Dec 19, 2011
Britt Griscom commented on Marque Cornblatt's blog post iSparky Prototype Teaser Video
"I want one! Please post the instructions and code soon!"
Jul 20, 2011
Marque Cornblatt's blog post was featured

iSparky Prototype Teaser Video

Check out this hot-off-the-presses clip of the iSparky prototype going toe-to-toe with a 2 year old girl.  Telepresence has never been quite this adorable before.  iSparky is still in the prototype stage. It utilizes an iPad 2, an iRobot Create chassis, Apple Facetime software and the Sparky Control App. It can be operated from anywhere in the world and costs well below $1000.  The hardware can be assembled and the software installed in 30-45 minutes.See More
Jul 13, 2011
Marque Cornblatt posted a blog post

iSparky Prototype Teaser Video

Check out this hot-off-the-presses clip of the iSparky prototype going toe-to-toe with a 2 year old girl.  Telepresence has never been quite this adorable before.  iSparky is still in the prototype stage. It utilizes an iPad 2, an iRobot Create chassis, Apple Facetime software and the Sparky Control App. It can be operated from anywhere in the world and costs well below $1000.  The hardware can be assembled and the software installed in 30-45 minutes.See More
Jul 13, 2011
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iSparky Telepresence Robot

About the Sparky Project: The name Sparky is based on an acronym for "Self Portrait Artifact --Roving Chassis I" - an art project started in 1994. Since that...
Jul 13, 2011
Marque Cornblatt's blog post was featured

iSparky Telepresence Prototype Spotted at TEDxSF

I am pleased to finally be able to reveal the next evolution of the Sparky project - known as iSparky.  Based on the iPad 2 and the iRobot Create chassis, iSparky is an App-based solution to low-cost DIY mobile telepresence. iSparky was unveiled at a recent TEDxSF event, held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San…See More
Jun 9, 2011
Marque Cornblatt posted a blog post

iSparky Telepresence Prototype Spotted at TEDxSF

I am pleased to finally be able to reveal the next evolution of the Sparky project - known as iSparky.  Based on the iPad 2 and the iRobot Create chassis, iSparky is an App-based solution to low-cost DIY mobile telepresence. iSparky was unveiled at a recent TEDxSF event, held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San…See More
Jun 9, 2011
yujunhui commented on Marque Cornblatt's blog post Telepresence Dog Sitter or WiFi Enabled Chew Toy? You Decide.
"the pricture is so cool,I like it."
Apr 30, 2010
Marque Cornblatt received a gift from Benjamin H
Mar 14, 2010
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Sparky Jr. interview with Robot Vacuum Cleaner Blog

Sparky Jr. was recently covered by a blog dedicated to robot vacuums. Thanks to Dave at Robot Vacuum Cleaner for the recent interview. See the entire article here
Jan 26, 2010
Marque Cornblatt commented on Naohiro IIDA's blog post Hi
"Welcome to Sparky Jr. Naohiro. !!!"
Jan 12, 2010
Naohiro IIDA replied to Marque Cornblatt's discussion Why isn't Telepresence more popular?
"dare ga sirou egao wo kawasu haru mizu ni. (Who knows the thing so as not to have seen spring when smiles have been exchanged?)"
Jan 12, 2010
Marque Cornblatt's blog post was featured

Great RC Car Telepresence Project

From MAKE OnlineCheck out this great little telepresence project by Maker Charles Palen. It uses a combination of technologies, including a Red5 Flash server for video streaming, WiFI, a netbook, RC car and homebrew RC interceptor device.Yet another exciting variation of the telepresence concept, and cheap too. Way to go Charles!Here's the video: See More
Dec 9, 2009
Marque Cornblatt posted a blog post

Great RC Car Telepresence Project

From MAKE OnlineCheck out this great little telepresence project by Maker Charles Palen. It uses a combination of technologies, including a Red5 Flash server for video streaming, WiFI, a netbook, RC car and homebrew RC interceptor device.Yet another exciting variation of the telepresence concept, and cheap too. Way to go Charles!Here's the video: See More
Dec 9, 2009

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iSparky Prototype Teaser Video

Check out this hot-off-the-presses clip of the iSparky prototype going toe-to-toe with a 2 year old girl.  Telepresence has never been quite this adorable before.

 

 

iSparky is still in the prototype stage. It utilizes an iPad 2, an iRobot Create chassis, Apple Facetime software and the Sparky Control App. It can be operated from anywhere in…

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Posted on July 13, 2011 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

iSparky Telepresence Prototype Spotted at TEDxSF

I am pleased to finally be able to reveal the next evolution of the Sparky project - known as iSparky.  Based on the iPad 2 and the iRobot Create chassis, iSparky is an App-based solution to low-cost DIY mobile telepresence.

 

iSparky was unveiled at a recent TEDxSF event, held at the…

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Posted on June 9, 2011 at 12:30pm

Sparky Jr. interview with Robot Vacuum Cleaner Blog

Sparky Jr. was recently covered by a blog dedicated to robot vacuums. Thanks to Dave at Robot Vacuum Cleaner for the recent interview. See the entire article here

Posted on January 26, 2010 at 3:01pm

Great RC Car Telepresence Project

From MAKE Online



Check out this great little telepresence project by Maker Charles Palen. It uses a combination of technologies, including a Red5 Flash server for video streaming, WiFI, a netbook, RC car and homebrew RC interceptor device.



Yet another exciting variation of the telepresence concept, and cheap too. Way to go Charles!



Here's the… Continue

Posted on December 9, 2009 at 4:30pm

Charlie the Robot Starts Work at Rest Home

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Charlie takes his first tentative step (?) towards a world of telepresence robot helpers. In an Aukland, NZ rest home, the residents are responding well to assisted care performed by Charlie, a "health-bot" that is part of a university study to determine how people will react to robot assistance.



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Posted on November 25, 2009 at 1:05pm

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At 7:32pm on March 14, 2010, Benjamin H gave Marque Cornblatt a gift
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Thanks for making this wonderful forum! btw, I made a new post about my progress--- Got some info on the USB screens in there!
At 5:21pm on September 23, 2009, Ricky Buchanan said…
Bowed down long ago - now I'm entirely horizontal!
 
 
 

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