A Japanese University used remote-controlled robots to hold a virtual graduation
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Apr 5, 2020, 21:26 IST
The ceremony was only partially virtual, with four students and a few administrators in attendance physically.
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This ceremony was made possible through ANA Group's "Newme" robot, which is designed to work as a remotely controlled, customizable avatar that is also being used for museum visits and other outings limited by the coronavirus
The avatars, which have a tablet in place of a face, were dressed in typical graduation caps and gowns.
Graduates watched and experienced the ceremony through Zoom.
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The avatars were controlled by the few graduates who physically attended the ceremony.
When a graduate's name was called, the avatar moved to the university's president, Omae Kenichi, who stood on stage. The graduate's face appeared on the tablet so they could experience receiving a diploma.
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Zoom allowed just a few avatars to be used for all the graduates, without the risk of all the people in one room together.
Management students from all over Japan and the world tuned in from their homes.
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The ceremony was conducted as traditionally as possible, with the University's president giving an address.
Dean of Global Business Administration Professor Shugo Yanaka planned the virtual ceremony. He said that he hopes BBT's ceremony can be helpful for other institutions working to hold events.
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