Finding Your Way With Telepresence
Telepresence Technologies
By Mark Ciotola
First published on November 3, 2024. Last updated on August 24, 2025.
There are several types of technologies that enable telepresence. They fall into three major categories: input/output, controls and telecommunications. Input/output devices include those which most people are familiar such as video camera and computer monitors, but also include numerous sensor technologies beyond ordinary audiovisual cameras and microphones. A combination of control, input/output and manipulation technologies can allow an operator to remotely change remote environments.