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"...$15,000 per unit. That may sound a little steep, but keep in mind that the robot can be used by multiple people, though only one can be logged in at a time."

What does that even mean?

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I think they mean you can't have two or more people trying to control the bot at the same time.

Yes, but then why does he say 'keep in mind that the robot can be used by multiple people'. Is this any different than, say, two people sharing a pencil?

He's just pointing out that a business wouldn't need to contemplate buying a $15,000 anybot for each employee when they can be handed off depending on who needs it at any given moment.

Not sure why the author felt like pointing that out.

I assume he's saying there isn't a licensing restriction to have as many users as you'd like. Meaning, the client doesn't have to buy the hardware product plus a per-seat license.

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