At New NYC Hotel, a Robot Handles the Luggage
June 22nd, 2011Via: AP:
Forget the bellhop. Meet the luggage robot.
It’s the first of several high-tech, sleek amenities guests encounter at the Yotel, a new hotel that aims to provide a trendy stay at an affordable price.
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The 20-foot-tall robotic arm at the entrance automatically stores bags in lockers for guests who want to wonder around the city after the 11 a.m. check-out time (and no, you don’t have to tip the robot). At check-in, airport-like kiosks spit out room key cards and an invoice. Don’t worry: humans are standing by to assist the technologically challenged.
