Hoteling with Robin
Robin Powered is the platform used to manage desk reservations (also known as "hoteling") in shared workspaces at 鶹 Dartmouth. With Robin, you can easily reserve a desk in advance or on the go, whether you're at your computer or using a mobile device. This helps ensure you have a dedicated space when working on campus and supports flexible workspace management.
Robin is available to members of the 鶹 Dartmouth campus community who share workspaces in the Robin hoteling program. If your office or department would like to participate, please contact CITS.
- Booking rules
- Reserve a desk via web browser
- Reserve a desk via Outlook add-in
- Reserve a desk via mobile app
- Configure your user profile
⚖️ Booking Rules
In order to support equitable access to hoteling spaces, the following rules are in place:
- A single reservation cannot exceed 2 hours.
- You can reserve desks up to 30 days in advance.
- Overlapping reservations are not permitted.
- If you have a permanently assigned desk, you can access Robin but not reserve any desk.
You may see a message "Max reservation length is 2 hours", for example, after clicking on a desk in the floor plan:

Please make sure to adjust the reservation time length at the top to 2 hours or less:
The desk then becomes reservable if it is available at the selected date and time.
🖥️ Reserve a Desk via Web Browser
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Go to the Robin web dashboard:
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Select "Continue with Single Sign-On" and log in using your 鶹D Logon.
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Select your location and navigate the floor map to find and reserve an available desk.
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📅 Reserve a Desk via Outlook Add-In
Robin integrates with Microsoft Outlook so you can book desks while scheduling meetings or planning your week.
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Open your Outlook calendar.
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Use the Robin add-in from the ribbon to open the desk reservation panel.
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Select a date, time, and available desk to complete your reservation.
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📱 Reserve a Desk via Mobile App
The Robin mobile app lets you reserve desks anytime, anywhere:
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Download the Robin app:
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iOS (Apple):
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Android:
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Open the app and sign in with your 鶹D Logon.
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Tap on “Desks” and use the map or list view to find and reserve an available space.
All desks have a NFC/QR code tag. If you have the mobile app installed, you can scan the QR code with the camera or hold a NFC-compatible device near the tag. Learn .
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👤 Configure Your User Profile
Customizing your profile helps Robin recommend desks near colleagues and streamline bookings.
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Log in to the using single sign-on with your 鶹D Logon.
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Click your name (top right) and select My Account.
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In your Profile, you can:
- Upload a photo
- Set your home office location
- Add your department, title, and team
- Choose notification preferences
- Connect your Outlook calendar
These settings sync across all Robin platforms (web, Outlook, mobile).
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If you need assistance with logging in or navigating the system, please contact CITS at 508-999-8900 or submit an IT support case via .