Kubi Telepresence Robot 

Saint Vincent Education Department provides the opportunity for students to attend class remotely using a Kubi Telepresence Robot. The Kubi is a robotic stand attached to an iPad. Kubi means "neck" in Japanese, which makes sense because the robotic stand looks and  acts like a human neck. When a student is connected to the Kubi, he or she can see and hear the face-to-face class. In addition, the Kubi robot moves up, down, and side-to-side for better visuals. Other students attending class in-person, as well as the professor, can see and hear the person on the Kubi. Because of all these features, students have opportunity to participate in the classroom activities, while attending the class remotely. 

Kubi Telepresence Robot Explanation and Gallery

Requesting a Kubi 

The Education Department asks students to request a Kubi robot at least 24 hours prior to the class. Students will request a Kubi by completing a Microsoft form. The form will ask students for their name, course number, room number, professor name, and the date the student will attend remotely. The Saint Vincent Education Department, also, asks for students to email their professors and Marisa Carlson prior to completing a request form. Upon completion of a request form, students will receive an email with the Zoom linking information prior to class. 

Click here for the Kubi Request Form. 

Kubi Request Forms can be found on your professor's Schoology page and Saint Vincent Education Department Website.

Connecting to a Kubi 

Step 1: Join the Zoom meeting by: 
  • Clicking on the Zoom link emailed to you OR
  • Going to zoom.us, clicking "Join Meeting"  and entering the meeting ID/passcode
Step 2: Audio and Breakout Rooms (if necessary ) 
  • Select "Join with Computer Audio" 
  • If you are prompted to join a breakout room, click "Accept"
Step 3: Connect to the Kubi by:
  • Hovering over the Kubi window 
  • Clicking the blue "Connect Kubi" 
Step 4: Move the Kubi by: 
  • Using the arrows that appear on your screen OR 
  • Using the arrows on your keyboard 
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Click here for more information. 
Video Tutorial on Connecting to a Kubi. 

Hints to be Successful 

  1. "Pin"  the email with your Zoom links so that you can find it quickly. 
  2. Try to sit in an area with stable wi-fi connection. 
    • Download any large files prior to the start of class.
  3. Leave your video on and speaker muted. 
    • Remember to unmute yourself when you are speaking! 
  4. Don't be scared to speak up if you have a question. 
  5. Contact one of the "Kubi Technicians" if you have technical difficulties. 

Kubi Technicans 

Gabrielle Lucas

Makayla McMullen 
Title: Education Department Graduate Assistant 
Email: gabrielle.lucas@stvincent.edu 
Office: Ground Prep Hall 
Title: Education Department Office Assistant 
Email: makayla.mcmullen@stvincent.edu
Office: Ground Prep Hall