Jaron CollisCore ConceptA means of telerobotics: the delegation of computationally difficult tasks to people.robotsoperatoroutsourcingrobotsKey application area is robotics. Instead of embedding the necessary computing power onboard, robots only need recognise when an task exceeds their abilities. Control is then delegated to a human operator, who assumes control over the network, releasing control when the task is complete.taskslearningtasksTypical 'exception' tasks might be navigation, identification, manipulation, fault recovery.operatorOperators are remote located, communicating with the robot over a conventional network.learningIf the robot has the capacity to learn, the operator will effectively become a tutor, reducing the robot's dependency in future. outsourcingThe work delegated by the robots could be handled by a facility analogous to a call-centre. developing worlddeveloping worldTelerobotics work could be undertaken by semi-skilled workers in the developing world. Would provide a means for previously excluded populations to earn income from the 21st century hi-tech economies.falseai12003-07-28T00:11:39.733+01:002003-07-28T00:11:39.733+01:00