Communication system and robot

Abstract

A communication system for a remote operator of a telepresence robot and an on-site user is provided. The communication system includes a robot that is not fixed, and a computer that is capable of communication with the robot. The robot includes a camera, a driving unit that is capable of remote operation by the computer, a first input unit that is for input of an instruction to the robot, and a callup unit that, when communication connection is not established with the computer, transmits a callup notification directed to the computer in accordance with the instruction input to the first input unit. The computer includes a second input unit for input of an instruction to the robot, and a display unit that displays an image captured by the camera and in a case of receiving the callup notification from the robot, displays that the effect that the notification has been received.

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