English edit

Etymology edit

From tele- +‎ presence.

Noun edit

telepresence (usually uncountable, plural telepresences)

  1. Virtual presence in another physical location by means of telecommunication technology.
    • 2015, Martin Ford, The Rise of the Robots, Oneworld:
      Telepresence robots that allow doctors or caretakers to interact with patients remotely are already in use in some hospitals and care facilities.