Misty Robotics
Misty or other robots can be used instead of the Robot App, AKA: “PEERbot Face” app as pictured here. Full-featured robots such as Misty offer, mobility, gesture and other features that may significantly enhance engament and attention span. |
PEERbots Face + Softbots
Use mobile device (iOS or Android) + Softbots. The Robot Face App functionally works for testing purposes on desktops and laptops, but it only recommended for testing, as they provide a limited user experience. |
A Tele-care Remote Operation
PEERbots remote beta allows remote puppet or tele-operation of PEERbot Agents over an internet connection for entertainment, education and wellness. |
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Open-Source
John Choi and Aubrey Shick have collaborated (through our work with FAM) to build an open-source socially assistive agent controller app that operates existing robot platforms such as Misty, Android tablet-based bots (as seen below), OculusGo / VR agents and Arduino robot kits. It can be used for implementing human-facilitated interaction and education programs as described here, or for prototyping AI skills There are Two parts to the PEERbot system:
The Controller App has multiple build versions: MacOS (laptops), Android (tablets and phones), Windows / PC and Linux. *Any of these can control a Misty Robot or Robot App. The Robot App was designed for use on Tablets, meant to fit in a plush body as seen above. Please contact us for iOS beta access! The Robot App functionally works for testing purposes on desktops and laptops, but it only recommended for testing, as they provide a limited user experience. Misty (pictured above) or other robots can be used instead of the Robot App, also known as the “PEERbot Face” app as pictured here. Note: Using full-featured robots such as Misty that offer mobility, gesture and other functionality may significantly enhance engagement and attention span. |
PEERbots animated face software.
PEERbots controller software.
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