Roving videoconference bot Beam tries to eliminate the need for business travel
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The bot could be used within corporations for employee management, but would fall short in recreating the intangible benefits that come from meeting face-to-face with clients and customers.
The product is called Beam, and it comes from Suitable Technologies, a Willow Garage spinoff. Beam is basically a roving videoconferencing system. It has a sturdy base with two wheels, which are powe