Are remote presence mobile systems the future of reference? - The ...

It?s been a little too serious around this blog lately, so here is something fun to stimulate your lateral thinking.

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A good friend of mine is at InfoComm13?a tradeshow I wish I were attending. He texted me this photo:

Apparently this woman was in California and interacting with folks in Orlando. She could hear him standing/walking nearby and engaged him in conversation.

This is BEAM. It?s a mobile, WiFi powered, video-conferencing, remote presence system. The features are listed on the website, and it is an interesting concept. The fact that it has wheels and can move at 3 mph following someone around is different; ?I have not seen this full package ?before.

At first I thought?could this work as a reference tool? Could it push us beyond the desk as a new twist on roving reference? Or what about tours? What about meetings? Could students or faculty use it for their own meetings too?

Or how about this: imagine that you have potential students or recently accepted students visiting some type of orientation booth?everyone does the same old thing, but if you a BEAM that could grab some attention.

It?s a little bizarre I?ll grant you that, but for a ?tech? school it could be one of those small things that really creates a powerful impression on users.?I?m still processing this idea ?but wanted to share. Something a little fun for a summer Friday.

Note: The Beam link seems to be having trouble. Here it is in long form:?https://www.suitabletech.com/beam/

Source: http://chronicle.com/blognetwork/theubiquitouslibrarian/2013/06/14/are-remote-presence-mobile-systems-the-future-of-reference/

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