Hardware and Equipment
These hardware solutions can address many common instructional situations. The following equipment is available for a short-term loan. We will help you identify and evaluate a solution that is right for your situation.
Borrow equipment
All equipment is intended for short-term loans for testing and evaluation. With the exception of the iPad program, we currently have a limited number of devices and cannot support long-term loans, nor do we have the resources to purchase equipment for you.
If you're not sure what you need, request a consultation. We'll work with you to determine what might be the best solution and will help you learn how to use it.
To borrow any of the equipment please complete the request form.
If you have any questions, email AcademicTechnology@stanford.edu.
Hybrid remote participation solutions
These tools can help you bring remote participants into your live in-person class session, workshop, or meeting.

Meeting Owl
The Meeting Owl integrates a 360-degree camera, speakers, and directional microphones into a single solution. Connect the Owl to your computer and use it as a web camera in Zoom. It makes it easy for remote participants to see multiple faces in a single camera feed. It works best for roundtable meetings and seminars where people gather around a table in a small room.

Kubi telepresence robot
Kubi is a swiveling remote control tabletop mount used for web conferencing. Users join a Zoom meeting from the iPad that is attached to the Kubi. Then participants can remote control the Kubi to turn, and "look" around the room. It's good for small groups doing discussion or small group meetings. It's also useful for remote participants who need to look at different parts of a classroom or lab.
Tablet solutions
We have a variety of tablet solutions available for testing and short-term loan in a variety of form-factors and operating systems.

Surface Pro
The Surface Pro is a full-function Windows laptop that has a touchscreen. It is ideal for users who want digital handwriting functionality on the Windows operating system.
Microphones
We have a variety of microphones suitable for high-quality audio recording, wireless mobility, and audience participation.

Wireless lapel microphone
This wireless USB microphone includes a clip-on lapel microphone and a small receiver pack. It is useful for those who are moving around when they are being recorded, such as while delivering a lecture or presentation.
Displays
These display solutions can help in terms of portability, providing more digital desktop space, or adding smartboard functionality to your workspace.

Portable monitor
This is a flatscreen that can plug into your laptop and act as an extra screen. It is light, can fold flat and fits easily in a bag. It is about the size of a large notebook. It is ideal if you need more screen space and portability.
Virtual reality
VR can allow people to interact and engage with digital content in different and innovative ways, whether for instruction, learning, or research.

Meta Quest VR Headset
The Meta Quest is an all-in-one VR headset that can act as a standalone headset using the Android operating system, or connect to a computer running Meta-compatible VR software.