Owl Labs Launches Meeting Owl ® 4+ Camera and AI-Powered Software to Create the First Standalone 360-Degree Wirelessly Connected Device System for Hybrid Work

Owl Labs, the first company to create AI-powered 360-degree video conferencing solutions, today launched its next-generation flagship product, Meeting Owl 4+. It is the latest all-in-one device from Owl Labs, featuring a 360-degree camera, speaker and microphone with the ability to record 4K Ultra HD video for crystal clear images that are sharper than ever. The new Meeting Owl is equipped with the latest Owl Intelligence System (OIS) software, which now enables wireless pairing of more devices, so organizations can adapt their spaces to changing needs.

More than 200,000 organizations in nearly 50 countries, from small businesses to 89 Fortune 100 companies to educational institutions, have used Owl Labs products to deliver millions of hybrid experiences. Owl devices use robotics and proprietary, patented AI-based software to automatically switch between cameras to capture the best view of participants in the room, enabling natural face-to-face conversations that transcend physical distance. With the launch of Meeting Owl 4+, Owl Labs now offers enhanced capabilities to more audiences, from small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to larger enterprises. In addition to the ability to pair with more devices to support larger spaces, Meeting Owl 4+ has several other enterprise-friendly features, including easier fleet management for IT teams and customizable lighting and audio options once launched.

Powered by the latest AI-powered OIS software, Meeting Owl 4+ connects to Owl Labs’ customizable system of connected devices to capture every angle of the discussion. Owl Labs products can be combined with others in over 25 different configurations, with both center-of-the-room and front-and-center options. For example, a company can wirelessly connect two conference owls for greater coverage, or a conference owl and a bar owl^TM to ensure all corners are covered, creating a room-wide solution. The software was developed in the USA by an experienced team of engineers who continually improve Owl products over time. All software complies with standard security protocols, and Owl devices connect via a private, dedicated wireless network.

This launch is the latest advancement in Owl Labs’ mission to make hybrid meetings more inclusive and collaborative by leveling the playing field between remote and in-room participants. Hundreds of thousands of workplaces have moved beyond traditional conference room setups with equipment permanently mounted on the walls to Owl’s user-friendly, plug-and-play products with the flexibility, portability and affordability that modern distributed offices need. Every type of meeting, in any size room, is covered by Owl Labs’ customized technology, from sit-down roundtables, to standing presentations, to whiteboard brainstorming. As businesses grow, video conferencing infrastructure adapts and evolves with them. However, there is still a huge market opportunity, as Owl Labs’ State of Hybrid Work report found that only 37% of employers upgraded their video meeting technology in the last year.

“Nonverbal communication is crucial in the workplace for collaboration and understanding, and research has even shown that nonverbal communication is at least as important as, if not more important than, verbal discussion,” said Frank Weishaupt, CEO of Owl Labs. “As the hybrid workplace has evolved beyond meetings where everyone is in the same room, we need to get rid of outdated video technology that doesn’t allow remote participants to see and hear clearly during meetings. Meanwhile, today’s enterprises are evolving their offices and processes faster than ever to keep up with the pace of economic and AI-driven transformation. At Owl Labs, we create easy-to-use meeting technology that is as agile as any, for small businesses and the largest enterprises alike.”

Flexible, plug-and-play, Meeting Owl 4+ is enterprise-ready and setup in less than six minutes. Extras included:

• Improved video quality: The 64-megapixel camera and sensor stream 4K Ultra HD video within a 3-foot radius.
• Wide-range sound: Powerful,The 360-degree speakers and smart microphones have a pickup radius of 5 meters. Expand your audio range even further with the new custom-fit charcoal expansion microphone.
• Easy management of your enterprise fleet: IT administrators can seamlessly manage their fleet of Owl Labs devices with The Nest management tool, including bulk registration, default settings, and more.