Last year, the Henn na Hotel, in Sasebo, Japan made headlines as the first of its kind as a hotel that's run completely by artificial robots. As of 2017, the "Strange Hotel," as it it named in Japanese, will be expanding with a new location in the Tokyo Disney Resort.
At the 100-room hotel, guests will be automatically assigned a room by a multi-lingual robot, which helps to keep down the number of human staff who are required behind the scenes. As well as being an attraction themselves, the robot staff at Henn na Hotel actually play a part in keeping the costs of labor low.
After being checked in, guests will have their bags carried to their room by a porter robot and once entered into the facial recognition system, guests no longer have to worry about carrying a secure room card for entry.
Robot-Operated Hotels
The 'Henn na Hotel' Will Be a New Addition to the Tokyo Disney Resort
Trend Themes
1. Robot-operated Hotels - The trend of hotels using artificial robots to provide automated services is disrupting the traditional hotel industry.
2. Multi-lingual Robot Staff - The use of multi-lingual robots as staff in hotels presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in customer service and language translation.
3. Facial Recognition Systems - The implementation of facial recognition systems in hotels eliminates the need for physical room cards and offers potential for enhanced security.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can explore the incorporation of robots to improve operational efficiency and reduce labor costs.
2. Artificial Intelligence - The artificial intelligence industry can develop advanced robot technology for use in hotels to provide personalized customer experiences.
3. Security - The security industry can leverage facial recognition systems in hotels to enhance access control and improve overall security measures.