for telecommuters, remote workers, and students. Most effective during the COVID-19 pandemic; use any gadget with Android, iOS, Mac or Windows; any tablet from 8' to 11' screen size - as a robot “head” (sold without tablet); robot height (when the tablet is installed): 56 inches (142.5 cm); 160 deg. tablet tilt angle; allows you to change the speed of movement smoothly while driving. - auto-answer; - auto-docking; - obstacle avoidance; - no subscription fee. BotEyes video communication system is based on WebRTC technology or customer can use any telecommunication software he likes as Skype or Google Hangout for example. Skype is available by default in many modern TVs and you can see video from a robot on a big TV screen. To manage the wheel part BotEyes robot uses a separate computer running Windows 10 IoT Core and using WebSockets services to manage user accounts and to control the wheels base. Using of a separate computer for motion control allowed to isolate the tablet functions exclusively for video communication and to use for this purpose not only any tablet but even a smartphone without needs to install there robot-specific software. For mechanical attachment of the gadget, this robot uses a special design of the holder with adjustable grips. The division of functions between two computers also allows you to use any video messenger you like. Remote control of BotEyes is performed from a web browser. The browser version is convenient because it does not depend on the platform and the type of gadget on which the browser is installed. BotEyes uses a heavy lead-acid battery that placed very low in the robot chassis. It makes robot very stable and allows to overcome doorsteps. The robot docking station has a unique shape that allows you to catch the robot even if it goes to the dock from the side or does not hit it. It makes manual docking very simply, like in this video. However, the robot has also the ability to automatically install in the dock.
