Video conferencing has exploded over the last few year. But has it evolved?
According to a report by Precedence Research, the global video conferencing market was estimated to grow to reach $22.26 billion, with a CAGR of 12.30% by 2032. The level of growth of video conferencing services made the technology an essential cornerstone of contemporary collaboration suite. However, despite the service offering, the basic technology has remained the same.
The most common complaints about video conferencing are technical difficulties, poor audio and video quality, and lack of experience with online meeting technology. A simple way to describe it is. A two dimensional, stagnant tool.
In addition, more than ever, employees struggle with their mental health, anxiety in particular. Without that physical connection, some workers struggle to feel connected to virtual peers. JLL research finds that sixty-one percent of the workforce is craving human interaction with colleagues,
Evolution of Video Conferencing
Zero Distance, a company that specializes in advanced robotics launched its first product called Wehead. Wehead recreates the physical experience of a person virtually based on its proprietary avatar technology,
Wehead is a spatial video communication device that allows hosts to perceive remote guests in three dimensions and for guests to immerse in real meeting space. Instead of talking to a flat 2D type screen it brings a three dimensional presence to video calls and video messages.
It is a next-gen technology solution that can enables corporate collaboration and enhance creativity. By physically providing a face of a peer, it is an enabler of networking, learning, growing, collaborating.
Wehead can represent a remote person physically. The system includes multiple screens, a 2x 10 Megapixel camera, high resolution microphone and moves on a two-axis motor. Wehead can move vertically up to seventy degrees and three hundred and twenty degrees horizontally.
Wehead can be used in various scenarios such as:
- Virtual meetings: Wehead can represent a remote person physically in a meeting room or home office. The system includes multiple screens, a camera and a 2-axis motor.
- Telepresence experiences: Wehead an bring an additional dimension to video conferences, virtual business meetings, and telepresence experiences at events in distant locations.
- Remote work: Wehead can help remote workers feel more connected to their colleagues and work environment.
Having tried the demo version online, I love how Wehead can bring a dull ChatGPT text interface into life.
Features and Specifications
- Dimensions: 7.5″ x 7.5″ x 14″
- Weight: 5 lb
- Compute Memory: 512 Gb
- Processor: 8 core 2.7 GHz
- Camera: 3 x 10 Mp
- Speaker power: 10 Watts
- Directional shotgun microphone
- Commotion: PC compatible over WiFi
- Power Supply 150w
For more information or to acquire the: Wehead
About Zero Distance
Zero Distance is a company that specializes in advanced robotics and state-of-the-art technology.
