Maintaining the link with school using the Buddy telepresence robot
The Buddy robot enables children who are unable to attend school in person to stay connected with their school, family, or institution through a simple, interactive telepresence solution. Controlled remotely via a tablet or smartphone, Buddy acts as the user’s eyes, ears, and voice. This allows the user to participate in classes, interact with teachers, and maintain social connections despite being physically absent. Ultimately, it is a telepresence robot solution designed to ensure educational continuity and combat isolation.
Education / Inclusion / Eldercare / Welcoming
A simple telepresence solution for staying present remotely.
TeleBuddy transforms Buddy into a true telepresence robot. Users can take control of the robot via a tablet or smartphone, allowing them to move around the environment, interact with people present, and participate in activities in real time.
Whether in a classroom, a healthcare facility, or a home setting, Buddy enables an active presence despite physical absence. Also his intuitive interface makes it easy for children, families, teachers, and healthcare professionals to use.
Ultimately, this real-time interaction fosters communication, inclusion, and continuity in learning.
The benefits of TeleBuddy, the telepresence robot
Maintain the connection with the class
Children can attend classes, interact with their classmates, and continue to participate in school life despite a prolonged absence.
Promote educational continuity
TeleBuddy enables real-time monitoring of learning progress and minimizes disruptions caused by hospitalization or immobilization.
Combating isolation
The Buddy robot facilitates communication with loved ones, teachers, and professionals, thereby contributing to well-being and the maintenance of social connections.
Traveling remotely
Using a tablet or smartphone, the user freely controls Buddy to explore the environment and interact as if physically present.
A solution suited to various environments
TeleBuddy can be used in schools, hospitals, health and social care facilities, or at home to meet a wide range of telepresence needs.
FAQ – Buddy the emotional telepresence robot
Buddy operates using two complementary applications: MyBuddyApp, installed on a tablet or smartphone, and TeleBuddy, installed on the robot itself. Once connected, the user can remotely control Buddy, navigate its surroundings, communicate via video conference, and interact in real time with people nearby. Buddy thus becomes a true telepresence robot, enabling the user to remain present despite the distance.
With TeleBuddy, a student can attend class even when unable to be physically present at school. Using a tablet or smartphone, they control Buddy within the classroom, interact with their teacher, take part in activities, and communicate with classmates. This solution fosters educational continuity while maintaining a connection to school life.
Yes. TeleBuddy was designed to help hospitalized or recovering children stay connected with their class, teachers, and classmates. By enabling them to attend lessons remotely and participate in real-time discussions, Buddy helps reduce isolation and facilitates their return to school after a prolonged absence.
Yes. Buddy is easy to control via MyBuddyApp, available on tablets and smartphones. Users can move the robot, see what it sees through its camera, speak with people nearby, and participate in remote interactions in a simple, intuitive way.
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