Your next vacation destination? A hotel run by robots is opening in Japan

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 09:27:11 -0400

The technology was introduced in a bid to make Strange Hotel a low-cost option. Rooms start at 7,000 yen (£35) per night, which is pretty reasonable in Japan.

A Strange Hotel spokesman said: “We have created an entirely new hotel that will be the first of its kind in the world, utilising advanced technology with robots as the main staff. We pursued ‘ultimate productivity’ to provide comfort and fun

http://www.irishexaminer.com/examviral/technology-and-gaming/a-hotel-run-by-robots-is-opening-in-japan-342910.html

A hotel run by robots is opening in Japan

A dinosaur receptionist is one of the robots that will make up the majority of staff at a new hotel opening in Japan.

Response by Sgt Ken Prescott made Jul 18 at 2015 9:35 AM

Sgt Ken Prescott — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 09:35:30 -0400

Japan: supplying 57% of the world's really weird stuff since 1952.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2015 9:44 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 09:44:36 -0400

It is not a surprise to anyone that robots do an enormous about of work across the globe. If these robots were in a factory or part of some other type of business that reduced the manual labor needs humans it would not be a story. I think this instance is interesting because the robots are replacing or supplementing a job in which human interaction (face-to-face, customer service) is key for successful experiences by guests.

http://www.industrytap.com/service-industries-now-training-human-employees-robotics-automation/27775

Service Industries Now Training Human Employees in Robotics & Automation

Perfect conditions, some might say a perfect storm, have arisen that should see that widespread adoption of robots and automation in service industries in the near future. Industrial Robotics & Automation Shooting Through the Roof According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), 2013 saw the highest number of industrial robots ever sold, with a […]

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jul 18 at 2015 10:18 AM

COL Charles Williams — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 10:18:58 -0400

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. Tree House Point, WA.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 18 at 2015 10:46 AM

PO1 John Miller — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 10:46:26 -0400

I'm not sure if people will go for something like this!

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Jul 18 at 2015 11:09 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 11:09:17 -0400

I bet the customer service is better than that of humans.

Response by PO2 Peter Klein made Jul 18 at 2015 1:25 PM

PO2 Peter Klein — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 13:25:41 -0400

Completely do away with that nasty personal touch!

Response by SPC Tiffany Ivanov made Jul 18 at 2015 8:10 PM

SPC Tiffany Ivanov — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 20:10:01 -0400

Our next vacation Will be in Tallinn, Estonia to see family. I've never been so I'm pretty excited.