Using the Robin Online Space Scheduling System
Robin is a powerful online tool that integrates with g-suite for calendaring and authentication. Robin works on a variety of platforms using a graphical interface. Follow the procedures below to get setup with Robin and reserve desks (Graduate Students ONLY) or conference rooms
Getting Setup with Robin
Robin works on a variety of platforms. See the platform specific instructions below for information on how to get Robin setup on the platform of your choice. Re-write this to be “Once you reach the Robin dashboard, see the appropriate “Making a Reservation” section below for help in using Robin.” to reserve a desk (Graduate Students ONLY) or Conference Room (Faculty ONLY)
Web Dashboard
Using the Web Dashboard
- Navigate to robinpowered.com and click "Sign In" in the upper right
- Enter the ChemE Domain info: "cheme-Carnegie-Mellon" and click continue
- Click Sign in with Google
- Select your Andrew account from the list of select other account and enter your full Andrew email address
- Login via the CMU Web Login page (Process your DUO request if needed)
- You will now see the Robin dashboard
Android App
Android App
- Connect to the Play Store and install the Android App for Robin (By Robin Powered, Inc)
- Launch the App. Enter "cheme-Carnegie-Mellon" for the domain and click continue. Then Click "Sign in with Google'
- Select your Andrew Account or add that account. If prompted allow Robin access to your calendar**. You should now see the Robin Dashboard. Click the "Map View Icon" in the upper right (Red Circle)
- At the Map View use the drop down to change from the 1st floor to A-level. You can navigate the map with gestures similar to Google maps
iOS App
iOS Instructions
- Install the Robin (Robin Powered, Inc) app from the App Store
- Open the app and scroll through the intro screens
- Enter the Chemical Engineering Domain "cheme-Carnegie-Mellon" and click "Continue", then click "Sign in with Google"
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- Select your account for list or enter a new account. If prompted "Trust" Robin and allow access to your calendar.
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Making a Reservation with the Web Dashboard
Desks (Graduate Students ONLY)
- Starting from the Robin dashboard
- Use the "All Floors" dropdown to select "A-level"
- You should now see the A-level map. You can navigate the map similar to Google maps
- Desks in green are available. Desks in gray are already reserved. Desks in gray with a slash are not available. Select a green desk to bring up the desk details
- Click "Reserve" to reserve the desk
- Your desk is now reserved. You will receive and email confirming this reservation
Conference Rooms (Faculty ONLY)
- Starting from the Robin dashboard
- Use the floor selection dropdown to select a floor. You can navigate the map similar to Google maps
- Select a room (Red or Green) to bring up the space details
- Click "Book Meeting" to bring up the new meeting dialog. Enter all your meeting details. Start and end times must be 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Add guests by email or name. All attendees must be added to the meeting for potential contact tracing.
- Click "Book Now" to confirm your reservation.
Making a Reservation with a Mobile Device (iOS/Android)
Desks (Graduate Students ONLY)
- At the Map View use the drop down to change from the 1st floor to A-level. You can navigate the map with gestures similar to Google maps
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- Click on an available desk (Greed desks are available. Gray desks are not available or already reserved)
- To reserve the desk, click "Reserve". You will receive an email confirmation.
Conference Rooms (Faculty ONLY)
- At the Map View use the drop down to change the desired floor. You can navigate the map with gestures similar to Google maps
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- Click on an available space (Spaces may be Red or Green). Then Click the 3-dots (meatballs) menu icon to access the event details.
- On the event details page, fill in all details. Time slots *must* be specified as 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Add Attendees. All attendees must be added for potential contact tracing.
- Click "Create" to finalize your reservation.