Join Sam Kennedy, who leads product marketing for Crestron with over 25 years in the UCAV industry, as he dives into the innovative Automate VX. The discussion highlights how this multi-camera system enhances hybrid meeting experiences by intelligently switching angles for better visibility. Learn about its recent certification by Microsoft Teams and how AI tracking technologies streamline setup. Sam also sheds light on advancements in AV technology, making installations simpler and improving user experiences across diverse environments.
The Automate VX solution enhances hybrid meetings by providing equitable camera perspectives that improve visibility and engagement for all participants.
Crestron's user-friendly design and troubleshooting tools streamline the deployment of the Automate VX, making it cost-effective and accessible for various organizations.
Deep dives
Equitable Meeting Experiences with Automate VX
The Automate VX solution offers a transformative approach to meetings by focusing on equitable experiences for all participants, especially as hybrid work becomes the norm. Users returning to the office now have heightened expectations for meeting quality, seeking to avoid traditional long table setups that obscure visibility. Instead, multiple cameras can provide clear, high-quality views of all attendees, improving engagement and interaction. This innovative outside-in camera perspective allows for better recognition of participants, overcoming the limitations of single-camera setups.
Multi-Camera Flexibility and AI Integration
Automate VX supports up to 12 cameras placed strategically around a room, which allows for dynamic analysis of participants and real-time switching to capture active speakers. The system integrates AI capabilities to enhance camera tracking and framing, which improves the overall presentation experience by eliminating awkward angles—such as the so-called 'butt cam' when someone stands in front of the camera. This advanced tracking technology not only improves visual quality but also minimizes the need for user intervention, ensuring a seamless experience when individuals join meetings. As users simply need to press join on their Teams interface, the system handles camera switching and framing automatically.
Cost-Effective Setup and Streamlined Troubleshooting
Acquiring and deploying the Automate VX solution is designed to be user-friendly and cost-effective, with its MSRP around $15,000 for a robust multi-camera experience. Crestron's web-based design tool simplifies the installation process, allowing users to configure room layouts and camera placements swiftly. Additionally, troubleshooting becomes more manageable with built-in tools that monitor audio and video quality in real time, facilitating prompt adjustments. This approach not only empowers in-house IT departments but also reduces reliance on extensive external programming, making it a compelling choice for various organizations.
In this podcast episode, Tom Arbuthnot and Sam Kennedy, discuss Crestron's product Automate VX for outside-in camera views in meeting rooms. The multi-camera solution aims to provide a more equitable meeting experience by intelligently selecting the best camera angle for each moment during a meeting. The Automate VX has also recently been Microsoft Teams certified, making it the first multi-camera solution to have been certified by Teams.
Thanks to Crestron, this episode's sponsor, for their continued support of the community and helping to make this podcast possible.
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