Abstract: Technology is described for visually communicating using a robotic device. An example of a method can include a video feed sent from the video camera of the robotic device to the remote user. A projection surface identified in the video feed can then be sent to the remote user using an application. Another operation can be obtaining an image from the remote user using the application. The image created by the remote user can then be projected on the projection surface.

Abstract: A method is provided for initiating a telepresence session with a person, using a robot. The method includes receiving a request to host a telepresence session at the robot and receiving an identification for a target person for the telepresence session by the robot. The robot then searches a current location for a person. If a person is found, a determination is made regarding whether the person is the target person. If the person found is not the target person, the person is prompted for a location for the target person. The robot moves to the location given by the person in response to the prompt.

Abstract: A method is provided for initiating a telepresence session with a person, using a robot. The method includes receiving a request to host a telepresence session at the robot and receiving an identification for a target person for the telepresence session by the robot. The robot then searches a current location for a person. If a person is found, a determination is made regarding whether the person is the target person. If the person found is not the target person, the person is prompted for a location for the target person. The robot moves to the location given by the person in response to the prompt.

Abstract: A robot tracks objects using sensory data, and follows an object selected by a user. The object can be designated by a user from a set of objects recognized by the robot. The relative positions and orientations of the robot and object are determined. The position and orientation of the robot can be used so as to maintain a desired relationship between the object and the robot. Using the navigation system of the robot, during its movement, obstacles can be avoided. If the robot loses contact with the object being tracked, the robot can continue to navigate and search the environment until the object is reacquired.

Abstract: Technology is described for visually communicating using a robotic device. An example of a method can include a video feed sent from the video camera of the robotic device to the remote user. A projection surface identified in the video feed can then be sent to the remote user using an application. Another operation can be obtaining an image from the remote user using the application. The image created by the remote user can then be projected on the projection surface.