Telepresence refers to a set of technologies that allow a person to feel as if he or she was present at a location other than the true location. Telepresence refers to a user interacting with another live and is distinct from virtual presence in which the user is given the impression of being in a simulated environment.
Even for individuals, virtual presence is becoming a reality. For instance, if you download the free Google Talk, it has a “chatback” badge that…
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