Investigating Requirements and Expectations of Wearable Telexistence Robotic Systems
Abdullah Iskandar, Mohammed Al-Sada, Osama Halabi, Tatsuo Nakajima · 2023
Telexistence refers to various technologies that enable a high sense of embodiment and interaction capabilities with remote environments. Although numerous telexistence systems have been explored in previous works of literature, no prior studies have investigated the usability of telexistence systems for daily use. Therefore, this study focuses on Piton, which is a novel wearable telexistence robot which has a high degree of freedom in a snake-shaped design. Piton offers a unique opportunity for remote interaction and manipulation in diverse environments, owing to its flexible movement, which enables users to adapt to various scenarios with ease. The robot's wearability is also an essential feature that allows the user to wear it as a backpack. However, despite its promising features, deeper investigation is necessary to explore potential use cases for Piton in users' daily lives and the challenge of Piton.