New to the on board staff of Costa Diadema is Pepper, the first robot in the world able to recognize main human emotions and proactively interact with the surrounding environment.
Travellers expect robots on their holidays by 2020
According to a Travelzoo survey, international travellers are largely comfortable with robots playing a role in their holiday, though some nations appear more cautious than others.
Millennial 20/20 Summit announces showcases, speakers and welcomes humanoid robot, Pepper
The Millennial 20/20 Summit has announced its new wave of showcase partners, speakers and special features confirmed to attend and take part at the world first event, on 13th-14th April 2016, taking place at Victoria House in London.
Hotel Technology Summit asks “Are robots the future of hospitality?”
Hospitality technologies and innovations that seemed like science fiction a few decades ago are becoming a very solid reality.
Botlrs roll out to select Aloft Hotels across the USA
While a second robotic butlers takes duty at Aloft SIlicon Valley, the first will move to do work stints at Aloft Miami South Beach and Aloft Manhattan Downtown.
New Japanese hotel to be staffed with robots
Initially the hotel will have 10 robot members of staff, but In the future, it plans to have more than 90 percent of hotel services operated by robots.