Mobile robotic telepresence (MRP) systems incorporate video conferencing equipment onto mobile robot devices which can be\r\nsteered from remote locations. These systems, which are primarily used in the context of promoting social interaction between\r\npeople, are becoming increasingly popular within certain application domains such as health care environments, independent\r\nliving for the elderly, and office environments. In this paper, an overview of the various systems, application areas, and challenges\r\nfound in the literature concerning mobile robotic telepresence is provided. The survey also proposes a set terminology for the\r\nfield as there is currently a lack of standard terms for the different concepts related to MRP systems. Further, this paper provides\r\nan outlook on the various research directions for developing and enhancing mobile robotic telepresence systems per se, as well as\r\nevaluating the interaction in laboratory and field settings. Finally, the survey outlines a number of design implications for the future\r\nof mobile robotic telepresence systems for social interaction.
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