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Telepresence robots in Australia: what you can buy, hire or import
A telepresence robot lets you drive around a room from your phone or laptop and talk to the people there, whether that's a parent in aged care, a classroom or an office. In Australia, the choice is small camera robots you can buy off the shelf, or bigger screen-on-wheels robots that local providers rent out. Checked 30 October 2026.
By Domestic Robot · Editor: Christian Ganaban · Updated 30 October 2026
Quick answer
For a home, a camera robot is the only off-the-shelf option; for aged care, schools and offices, hire through an Australian provider. Enabot's EBO X ($1,399 sale at Enabot AU, RRP $1,699) is the most capable home robot you can drive around and talk through, and the tiny EBO Air 2 starts at $253.99 on sale. Enabot doesn't list a display for showing the caller, so it's a check-in tool more than a face-to-face video visit. For a proper screen-on-wheels robot, Robots4Good in Canberra rents Ohmni robots (more than 200 placements since 2017), and TeleIn supplies GoBe robots to aged care homes. Neither publishes prices. The US favourites, Double 3 and temi, cost about US$4,500 to US$5,400 and we found no Australian reseller.
Your options in Australia
| Robot | Type | What it does | Price or how to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enabot EBO X | Home camera robot | Drive it from the app, two-way audio, 4K camera, docks itself, 2 to 3 hours per charge | $1,399 sale (RRP $1,699) at Enabot AU; $1,699 on Amazon AU |
| Enabot EBO Air 2 | Small home camera robot | 2K camera, talk through it, docks itself | $253.99 sale (RRP $299) at Enabot AU |
| Ohmni (Robots4Good) | Screen-on-wheels robot | 142 cm, 4K camera, tilting screen, 5+ hours of calls, auto-docking, peer-to-peer encrypted calls | Rental by quote; Canberra-based, Australia-wide |
| GoBe (TeleIn) | Screen-on-wheels robot for aged care | Visitors join by QR-code pass with no app, height control, obstacle avoidance | Purchase or rental by quote |
| Kubi (Exaptec) | Tabletop robot that holds a tablet | Pan and tilt; works with Zoom | By quote |
| Double 3 | Screen-on-wheels robot (US) | Self-driving to a point you click, height adjusts, up to 8 hours | US$4,489 sale, US$5,387 regular (Wellbots, sold out); no AU reseller found |
| temi V3 | Screen-on-wheels robot (US) | 13.3-inch screen, LiDAR mapping, follow-me mode, up to 8 hours | US$4,499 (Wi-Fi), US$5,499 (cellular) at RobotLAB; no AU reseller found |
Checked 30 October 2026. Enabot prices from Enabot Australia and Amazon AU. Ohmni, GoBe and Kubi specs from the Australian providers' websites. US prices exclude shipping, GST and import costs, and a robot imported from the US may not come with local support.
Visiting a parent in aged care
This is where telepresence robots are used most in Australia. With a robot like the GoBe, a family member joins from a link or QR code, drives the robot to their parent, and talks eye to eye, without staff having to hold a tablet. TeleIn says its robots are also used for virtual tours, telehealth consultations and staff training. Robots4Good has run Ohmni robots in Australian aged care since 2017.
If your parent's home doesn't have one, ask whether they would consider it; providers rent them, so a home doesn't have to buy outright. A telepresence robot adds a way to visit; it isn't a substitute for visiting in person, and it isn't a medical alarm or a way to monitor someone's health. For a parent living at home, see our guide to companion robots for older Australians, and for what's happening in care homes, humanoid robots in aged care.
At home: camera robots you can buy
No consumer screen-on-wheels robot is sold in Australian shops that we could find. The closest are Enabot's roaming camera robots: you drive them around from your phone, see the room and talk through the speaker. The EBO X adds a 4K stabilised camera, voice chat and alerts, and returns to its dock when it's done. Enabot's specs list no display for showing the caller, so the people at home hear you rather than see you. That suits checking in on pets or a family member who's happy to be called on, rather than a face-to-face chat. Our pet camera robots guide compares the whole Enabot range.
If a face-to-face call is what you want, a tablet on a stand or a smart display is cheaper and simpler than any robot; the robot only earns its price if you need to move between rooms.
Schools, offices and disability support
Robots4Good lists education, business, events and disability services among its uses, and rents robots on a subscription with maintenance, updates and repair swaps included. Exaptec supplies tabletop Kubi robots for meetings and classrooms. If you're considering a robot for someone with a disability, ask the provider for references from similar placements. We haven't confirmed whether any of these robots can be funded under an NDIS plan; ask your planner or support coordinator before you commit.
Privacy and consent
- Tell everyone in the room. A telepresence robot is a moving camera and microphone. In aged care, shared rooms and common areas mean other residents are in view.
- Check recording. Ask whether calls are recorded or stored, where, and for how long. Robots4Good says Ohmni calls are peer-to-peer encrypted.
- Know the law. Recording private conversations is covered by state and territory surveillance laws, which differ. If you plan to record, check the rules where the robot is used.
- Lock down access. Use a strong password and two-factor sign-in on the app, and remove access for anyone who no longer needs it.
More in our guide to robot cameras and privacy and the home security robots explainer.
Our take
For most families, the practical path is to ask the aged care home or school whether it already uses a telepresence robot, because Australian providers rent them rather than sell them off the shelf. At home, an Enabot camera robot is the only thing you can buy and drive around, and it works best for quick check-ins. We'll add a consumer screen-on-wheels robot to this page if one goes on sale in Australia.
Checking in on a parent who lives alone? See our family checklist. Using NDIS funding? Read what the NDIS rules say about robots.
Telepresence for school or disability: assistive robots in Australia covers MissingSchool and local maker Aubot.
Common questions
Can you buy a telepresence robot in Australia?
Off the shelf, only small camera robots such as Enabot's EBO X ($1,399 sale at Enabot AU) and EBO Air 2. Screen-on-wheels robots such as Ohmni and GoBe are rented or sold by quote through Australian providers.
How much does a telepresence robot cost?
Home camera robots cost about $254 to $1,699. Screen-on-wheels robots such as the Double 3 and temi cost about US$4,500 to US$5,400 in the US. Australian providers rent them on subscription and don't publish prices.
Are telepresence robots used in Australian aged care?
Yes. Robots4Good has rented Ohmni robots in Australia since 2017, and TeleIn supplies GoBe robots to aged care homes for family visits, virtual tours and telehealth consultations.
Can a telepresence robot replace visiting my parent?
No. It's another way to visit when you can't be there, not a substitute for in-person contact or for care, and it isn't a medical alarm.
Do I need permission to use a telepresence robot in aged care?
Yes. Ask the provider first; other residents and staff will be on camera, and the home will have its own rules on cameras and recording.
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