Formant - Teleoperation

Challenge

Remote operation of complex robots often requires specialized training, lacks intuitive interfaces, and struggles to provide real-time data and control for efficient task execution.

A futuristic robotic vehicle with large black treads, white and blue body, and glowing blue lights, set against a dark background with geometric wireframe shapes.
Security camera icon with a dark blue background and white geometric shapes resembling a camera.

Solution

Develop a teleportation platform that offers a user-friendly, game-like interface for remote robot control, providing real-time data, customizable actions, and seamless integration into existing workflows.

Two side-by-side screens displaying a virtual environment of an empty modern studio with large front windows, ceiling lights, and exposed industrial ceiling. User interface elements are visible, showing task options, system status (CPU, memory, battery, ping), and controls.
Split-screen view of a digital interface for controlling a robot or drone inside a spacious, empty room with large windows, white walls, and ceiling lights. The left side displays options for sit, stairs, capture, go home, with a pink exit button, and system stats at the bottom. The right side shows tasks labeled TASK 01 to TASK 04, volume control, and similar system stats.
An indoor space with a digital dashboard interface showing battery metrics, a live video feed, and menu options for events and modules, set in a modern industrial environment.
Two digital screens display event logs and details, including notifications about overheating and a moving subject. The screens show event descriptions, timestamps, and images of an empty corridor with white walls and glass doors, set in an indoor environment.
Empty indoor space, large glass doors, and digital interface overlays with graphs and controls.
Diagram of a complex robotics system with interconnected components including sensors, devices, cameras, servers, and cloud storage, illustrating data communication pathways and control interfaces.
A small, white, futuristic robot with black treads and a blue light on its front, set against a dark background with various geometric shape outlines.
An informational display about 'Walk with Spot', a teleoperation system for remote guiding a robotic Spot through iconic locations like Golden Gate Park and Dolores Park. The display includes sections on control mechanisms, interface, how to treat Spot safely, and what to expect during operation.
Screenshot of a presentation about the 'Play with Spot' teleoperation technology by Formant, displaying social media posts and a description on the right side explaining the technology's launch in 2021, its features, user engagement, and success in demonstrating versatility and accessibility in remote control and teleoperation.

Impact

Teleoperation revolutionizes fleet management with real-time control and data. Processing billions of data points monthly, our platform simplifies complex robot operations, driving efficiency, safety, and innovation.

Pattern of white robots and drones on a dark background, organized in a repeating grid. The robots have a boxy shape with black details and blue accents, while the drones are small with propellers and a circular shape.

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Role


Design director, product design

Collaboration

Mike Ferchak, John George, Jeff Linnell, Peter Tarka,