2016 LibMark Libraries Go Conference

1. Who is Mr Whittles?

2. Whittlesea Library
Coralie Kouvelas
Reading Coordinator
Heidi Babatsikos
Community & Learning Coordinator

4. City of W
hittlesea
City of Whittlesea Population Forecast

5. Whittlesea Township Project 2036
Population
• In 2015, estimated 5,094 people live in the Whittlesea
Township. By 2036, population expected to grow to
7,220 (increase of 47%)
• Median age in 2015 is 37. Expected to increase to 40 by
2036
• 70 - 84 age group forecast to experience the greatest
change between 2015 and 2036 - increase of 76%

6. Telepresence Robot – ‘Mr Whittles’

7. What is a Telepresence Robot?
• iPad mounted on a Segway-style electric scooter
• Used for two-way conversations and remotely commanded by residents from
local Aged Care facilities
• Footage from events streamed live back to the Aged Care facility which residents
watch on a big screen TV, laptop or iPad
• Conduct interactive excursions without leaving the aged care facility directed with
an iPad or Smart TV Android?
Benefits
• House-bound residents have a new lease of life, are socially connected and
included within the community
• Improved brain health
• Successful interaction with emerging technology
• Access to public library collections, involvement in library and council events
• Excursions within the township as well as to the city and interstate or even world-
wide

8. `Meet Mr Whittles’ video

10. Contacts
Coralie Kouvelas
Reading Coordinator
ckouvelas@yprl.vic.gov.au
Phone: 9716 3028
Heidi Babatsikos
Community & Learning Coordinator
hbabatsikos@yprl.vic.gov.au
Phone: 9716 3028
Double Robotics
http://www.doublerobotics.com/