Soulless service: only robots work in a Japanese hotel
Someday the day will come when we will all be fired because of robots. Economists from Boston University recently conducted a study and found that when one robot is introduced into the production process, up to six people lose their jobs, and wages at a particular enterprise are reduced by three quarters of a percent. And British scientists claim that in the UK alone, more than ten million workers will give way to industrial robots in the next 15 years.
In terms of robotics, Japan is ahead of the whole planet. There, smart cars can be seen in the most unexpected places. Last year, the Henn-na hotel (translated as "strange") opened in Nagasaki, where almost all the staff are robots. From the concierge to the messenger — all consist of microchips.
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At the reception desk at Henn-na, guests are greeted by a rather strange trio: a humanoid girl, an intimidating-looking dinosaur in a bow tie and a small android. They all know dozens of languages and explain to the guests how to check into the room (payment is made through the terminals located right there) and, if necessary, they can order a taxi and answer questions about tourist places in Nagasaki.
Luggage is delivered to the room by a robot porter. If there is a desire, you can give him a tip — for this, a special compartment is built into the case. But this receptionist is unobtrusive, he will not wait at the door, waiting for a crumpled piece of paper. It's the same story with robot waiters working at a local restaurant.
Guests also do not have to put things on the shelves. A robotic arm does it for them. It is enough to open a suitcase in front of her, and you can do other things. Approximately the same thing distributes luggage to storage rooms.
Keys — neither conventional nor electronic — are not issued at this hotel. Instead, a facial recognition system is used. Yes, the guys from the reception also know how to take pictures. In each room, a small robot with a tulip-shaped head sits on the bedside table. He can turn on or off the lights by voice command, report the weather forecast and set an alarm for the morning.
It is worth adding that Henn-na meets the strictest environmental standards. Instead of conventional air conditioners, an innovative cooling system is used, and solar panels are installed on the roof to generate electricity.
Keywords: Future | Hospitality | Hotels | Robots | Japan