Singapore: Robots in Hotels

Whether it’s small talk or extra polite smiles, humans in hospitality are often found wanting when it comes to guest interaction. Hotel Jen Tanglin and Hotel Jen Orchard Gateway in Singapore may have just the solution. Their newest staffers are Jeno and Jena, two autonomous relay robots. Whether it’s a midnight hunger pang or an extra towel, the robots will collect the item from housekeeping and bring it to the room. They can ride elevators and make phone calls, and even have a sensor to avoid obstacles. Dressed in the brand colours of turquoise and pink, these metre-tall robots don’t need any human intervention.