Social Robotics. Interactive Robot Hosts for Business, Entertainment, Education, Goodwill
Our 35 year old company is the pioneer of Social Robotics & world leading producer of adult-size multilingual programmable and remotely controllable Communication Robots for Marketing, Advertisement, Education, Entertainment, Corporate Events, Opening Ceremonies, Keynote Addresses, Trade-Shows, Promotional Tours, Receptions, Sponsored Events, Film, Television, Stage.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
35 years
What is your primary product or service?
Our 35 year old company is the pioneer of Social Robotics & global leader in Communication Robotics, producing state-of-the-art psychologically designed adult-size Robotic personalities which act as tech icons & goodwill ambassadors in a number of highly successful Corporate Social Responsibility, Event/Exhibit Marketing/PR/Sales & Branding strategies.
BACKGROUND:
We are first & foremost a purpose-driven company, better known for pioneering the field of Social Robotics & Communication Robotics. In addition to serving the business world by way of a funding mechanism, these psychologically designed Social Robots act as Surrogate Communications tools with the Learning Disabled, Autistic, ADHD, Handicapped and other Special Needs individuals. We also deliver Motivational Presentations in Schools on the subjects of Science & Technology. Entitled "If You Can Dream", these presentations are designed to inspire and empower the Students, placing emphasis on wisdom & the creation of fresh solutions for a healthier & more harmonious planet Earth!
MISSION:
Our mission is to help develop new protocols for programming/infusing future intelligent machines with more human-like idiosyncratic, emotional, compassionate, humorous, philosophical & ethical mannerism so as to ensure their long-term acceptance and more successful cohabitation with humankind.
THE BUSINESS END:
We support our research by providing these Robotic personalities to leading corporations & agencies for hosting Press Conferences, Opening Ceremonies, Keynote Addresses, Receptions, Trade-shows, Film, TV, Stage, etc. From the White House, to Ford, Microsoft, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Motorola, IBM & countless others, our Clients give much praise to the Social Robot's unprecedented ability to increase business activities, sales leads, brand awareness, and the quality of B2B as well as B2C social interaction . We're proud to say that we have had Clients remain loyal to our services for more than 20 years in a row!
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I was the founder of a business dedicated to the field of Special Education and the development of interactive diagnostic, prescriptive & remedial tools which leveraged the appeal of technological wizardry. This work ultimately led to experiments in interactive technologies with an anthropomorphic shape (Social Robots), which by virtue of a mix of non-human characteristics coupled with human-like idiosyncratic mannerism, offered Special Needs individuals an excellent opportunity to rehearse real-life interaction while circumventing the constraints of social protocol.
The Social Robots have since demonstrated an unprecedented aptitude for bonding with any age, social, ethnic or cultural group and for rapidly gaining the attention & respect of today's more complex, more technologically savvy and often more jaded consumer, business, student and media groups. Moreover, these uniquely designed and operated Social Robots greatly reduce or eliminate fear, anxiety, stress, suspicion or defense-mechanisms, hence their success as marketing & communications tools!
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
IRI is the first and only Communication Robot group with combined expertise in Social Robotics, Robotic Psychology, Educational & Goodwill work, Marketing, Sales, PR, Branding, as well as Entertainment. Our 35 years of work in these fields has yielded an exclusive formula combining design, aesthetics, architecture, engineering and psychology, which affords business users an opportunity to succeed in many of their marketing, PR, Advertising and promotional strategies.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We are based in New York and supply our services worldwide!
Provide detailed directions to your location
If you are flying in to NY to visit us, please let us know your schedule and we will arrange for transportation.
If you are coming by Train, please take the Metro North line to Larchmont, NY We are just on the outskirts of New York City
If you are driving north, exit at Larchmont on 95
If you are driving south, exit at Mamaroneck Avenue on 95
What type of payments do you accept?
Check or Wire Transfere
Which areas do you service?
Worldwide
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Robert Doornick, Founder & CEO
What are your hours of operation?
9-5 weekdays
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Here are a few impressive testimonials from an equally impressive list of Clients!
www.internationalrobotics.com/uploads/testimonialsshortVersion.pdf
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Give of yourself while doing what you love, and life will be a fulfilling adventure