We had an opportunity to go online with VGo Communications for an interview with the VGo experts at VGo headquarters using the VGo robot itself. We spoke to Ms. Partyka, Education Development Manager at VGo Communications about the VGo robot, its sensors, and the special programs.
First we asked a few questions, and then we were allowed to do a test run the robot, driving around a small area with a ramp and a mini classroom. It was amazing driving the robot from our computer using a VGo app. We were impressed by the camera on the robot that could move up and down; to see from side to side the robot was able to turn, even 360 degrees.
We asked “what sensors are in place to keep the VGo from bumping into a wall or someone?” Ms. Partyka pointed out that there were sensors on the bottom and top to differentiate between tall objects and short objects. We also liked the fact that the robot object detector sensors that informed you when it was about to fall off a ledge. The many sensors incorporated into the VGo help to make it a safer robot. Additionally, we liked how you can take a screenshot of what the VGo sees, so you can save the picture, such as a diagram on the board.
We finished by taking a group photo of ourselves through the VGo and then docking it into its charger. Our online visit there showed us how the VGo operated, and why it worked the way it did.
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