VGo is a mobile robot that acts as a medium between the individuals within the classroom and a student that is home bound due to medical conditions or special needs that prevent them from attending school. This is achieved through robotic telepresence which is the ability of the VGo robot to be physically present and relay information through teleconferencing on the webcam.The elements that are necessary to use an maintain the VGo technology are wifi internet connection, digital devices, VGo robot, and VGo cloud network.There are two models of VGo available the robot starts at $3995.
Classroom VGo
VGo is a practical device in the school setting as long as education professionals stress to the student body that the robot is as an education tool rather than a toy. The following is a list of benefits VGo has for students and educators within the school setting.
VGo uses webcam and display allowing students and educators to see one another and classmates.
VGo allows students to moves independently through out the school building along with peers.
students remain in good standing in attendance and academics.
actively participate in collaborative small group projects.
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