A new technology for enjoying travel with a robot. ANA developed October 15 at 20:15
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Even if you do not go directly to sightseeing spots or sports watching, a major airline has developed technology that allows you to remotely operate your robot as an avatar and avatar and enjoy the situation on the spot, and people who are difficult to travel by plane However, it is attracting attention as a new technology that allows you to enjoy the feeling of travel.
This technology was developed by ANA Holdings, a major airline company, and was exhibited at "CEATEC JAPAN", an exhibition of the latest electronic equipment that started on the 15th.
An avatar is a robot with a maximum height of 1 centimeter (50 centimeters) and can be operated remotely using a tablet device.
The display at the height of the face shows the face of the person to operate, you can enjoy talking with the person on the spot through the camera and microphone, and you can also move and see the situation of the remote place I can do it.
The company plans to put it to practical use from the spring of next year on the assumption that people who cannot go directly to the site will be able to enjoy sightseeing and watching sports.
President of ANA Holdings, Shinya Katanosaka, says, “We want to disseminate it in various ways by using technology that enables“ instant movement ”even for people who are difficult to travel by plane.”
With regard to avatars, Nissan Motor and NTT Docomo have been attracting attention because they are researching technology that allows them to enjoy driving with people in different locations.