I could just hook up my PC to the TV and achieve the same thing.
You can now get LG and Panasonic HDTVs that come with an HD Skype webcam, and Skype video chat support for HD video at 1280 x 720 and 30 frames per second. The Skype software will be integrated into the TV set. No pricing yet. (Gizmodo)
The MeBot allows people to be in different locations and appear as they are in the same room. Although this would probably work best with holograms, the MeBot is a semi-autonomous robotic avatar that gives a person a richer way to interact remotely with an audience than is allowed with phone and video conferencing.
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