Tele-existence robotic system with autonomous mobility

The semi-autonomous, human-cooperative system is complemented by operator\´s maneuvering to compensate for the level of autonomy missing in the robot. Because the robot is human-cooperative, the human interface must be designed to optimize interaction. It is emphasized that a human interface in the broad definition, tele-existence in narrow definition, is essential to complement the semi-autonomous robotics. The spread of such robotic systems is dependent on tele-existence technology, allowing remote operation by untrained operators, and offering excellent "live" feel. This paper clarifies the development concept of tele-existence robotic system as a pioneer for robots in nonmanufacturing application fields under quasi- and unstructured environment, and outlines the application sectors. The key technologies for tele-existence systems are described.<>