How to Install and Use Room Reservation System (Robin)

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Reserve Space

Sign In

  • Click here to sign in.
  • Select Continue in with Single Sign-on and use your UTD NetID and Password to log in.

Single-Sign On option to login in Robin.

  • If you are signing in for the first time, you will be asked the below:
    • Update account preferences, including the privacy policy and email preferences.
    • Select Office Building
      • The selected building will be shown each time you sign in.
      • Building preference can be changed to any building you have access to, once logged in.

Book Desk

  • Click on Office and select the date and start time of your desired reservation.
    • System automatically populates the current date and time.
  • Select Book a desk
    • End time and Amenties will populate as options- adjust as needed.

Option to select date, start and end time to book a desk.

Note: Dates can be booked months in advance. Multiple days can be booked in one reservation and do not have to be continuous days. 

Multiple days booked in one reservation will have the same start/end time. You will need to make separate reservations to book days with different start/end times.
  • Click on the  drop-down labeled as your dept., located on the left side bar. 
    • Desks available for the selected date, start/end time, and amenities will be listed. 
    • Desk Color Codes:
      • Blue Desk: Highlights the desk you have selected/clicked on
      • Light Grey Desk: Does not meet amenities selected
      • Dark Grey Desk: Unavailable for date and time selected
  • Select the desk of your choice from the drop-down list or floor map.
  • Click Reserve once you have decided a desk.
    • You will receive a confirmation email regarding your reservation.
Note: "Cancel Reservation" will show as an option after booking. If you cancel your booking, you will receive a cancellation email.

Option to 'Reserve' a desk on the selected date and time.

Additional Information

Office Tab

  • Under Office, you will be able to:
    • Book a desk
    • See department floor map
    • Select amenities (when booking desk)
    • Change floor/building (if access is granted to other floor plans)

Different options under the 'Office' tab.

Schedule Tab 

  • Under Schedule, you will be able to:
    • Past and coming reservations for those in your department
    • Book desk
    • Sync calendar under "My Meetings"
    • Post an Activity for your department:
      • Lunch
      • Gatherings
      • Celerations

Scheduled tab in Robin showing work week with desks reservations.

Account Info.

  • Selecting your Account icon will allow you to:
    • View desk reservations
    • Update settings:
      • Workplace preference
      • Notifications
      • Personalize account

Profile, User settings, and other options available under User icon.

Note: Although the system allows you to change password, UT Dallas uses single sign-on, so there is no effect when changing your password in this system.

Mobile App

You can conviniently use the mobile app to book a desk. Search for Robin on your iOS App Store (iPhone) or Play Store (android) to get started.

Robin mobile application.

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The Room Reservation System allows faculty, staff, and student employees to reserve a desk or office (sometimes called hoteling). This system is only available for departments who have setup workspaces with OIT.