Beam is a mobile robotic telepresence (MRP) system from Suitable Technologies. MRP systems incorporate video conferencing equipment onto mobile robot devices which can be steered from remote locations. These systems are primarily used in the context of promoting social interaction between people. In this review, we first look at the product overview of Beam, including its main functionality and price plan; we will then further discuss the potential application areas and the product design challenges; finally, we make some recommendations to adopt MRP system within the University.
