The Double turns you into a video-calling, iPad-faced robot
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The Double gives you video-chat wheels
The Double self balances
A simple set of controls lets you move the Double during your video call
A pair of kickstands keeps the Double in place
The Double docks an iPad and moves it up and down
The Double keeps you at eye level, whether sitting or standing
The Double adds mobility and versatility to the video call
Article Summary
Video calling and chat services like Skype have revolutionized the way people communicate over distances. It's now possible to have face-to-face conversations with people that are halfway around the globe - something that was pure science fiction just a few decades ago. The next step appears to be enabling more natural face-to-face communications complete with movement and body language. While we wait for a practical holographic or 3D telepod system system, Double Robotics, a start-up founded last year, offers a sort of robot surrogate based around the iPad.
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