{"id":7021,"date":"2021-03-04T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T00:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/?p=7021"},"modified":"2021-02-19T18:17:59","modified_gmt":"2021-02-19T10:17:59","slug":"the-future-is-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/the-future-is-here\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future Is Here!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><strong>Robots and other smart features are beginning to crop up in hotels around the world. When international air travel resumes post-COVID-19, be prepared to be served by non-humans the next time you enter a hotel!<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>With advancements in technology, many tech-savvy guests now expect hotels to deliver the latest in digital innovation. A number of hotels have upped their game by using robots and other developments to wow guests and free up their staff for other duties. The next time you book into a hotel, don\u2019t be surprised if you\u2019re served by robot butlers, bellhops and concierges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HENN NA HOTEL, SASEBO TOWN, NEAR NAGASAKI, JAPAN<\/strong><br \/>\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7022 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5418ee11d0a9909167ca752f92fe58c5-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5418ee11d0a9909167ca752f92fe58c5-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5418ee11d0a9909167ca752f92fe58c5-696x557.jpg 696w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5418ee11d0a9909167ca752f92fe58c5-225x180.jpg 225w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5418ee11d0a9909167ca752f92fe58c5.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nUnsurprisingly, one of the most futuristic hotels in the world is situated in tech-advanced Japan. Henn Na Hotel relies heavily on robotics. Upon checking in, you are greeted by a human-like robot and a velociraptor receptionist, both of which can converse in basic English or Japanese. When you reach your room, gaining entry is as easy as showing your face! Yes, unlocking the door is carried out using facial recognition. In the room, there\u2019s a miniature robot personal assistant named Churi-san that controls the heating and lighting, tells the weather and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>YOTEL, NEW YORK CITY, USA<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7023\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/download.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"272\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/download.jpeg 272w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/download-240x163.jpeg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><br \/>\nThis capsule-style property boasts a luggage-carrying robot, fondly called Yobot, which is able to handle as many as 300 pieces of luggage a day. This means you can check in without fuss, and have as little contact with other humans as you wish \u2014 perfect for that post-pandemic holiday.\u00a0The hotel refers to its front desk as \u2018mission control\u2019, and has an electronic check-in system. It also provides motorised beds and motion-activated air conditioning, all of which add up to a riveting guest experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PENGHENG SPACE CAPSULES HOTEL, SHENZHEN, CHINA<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7024 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3_WiJpEoC.jpg.730x485_q85_box-001280852_crop_detail-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3_WiJpEoC.jpg.730x485_q85_box-001280852_crop_detail-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3_WiJpEoC.jpg.730x485_q85_box-001280852_crop_detail-696x462.jpg 696w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3_WiJpEoC.jpg.730x485_q85_box-001280852_crop_detail-240x159.jpg 240w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3_WiJpEoC.jpg.730x485_q85_box-001280852_crop_detail.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><br \/>\nYou may be forgiven for thinking you\u2019ve wandered onto the set of a sci-fi movie when you check into this space-themed hotel. After all, it is staffed almost entirely by robots, including doormen, waiters, and front desk attendants. All guest \u2018rooms\u2019 are designed to look like space capsules, with a pristine, clinical-looking interior.<\/p>\n<p><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">CCLESTON SQUARE PIMLICO HOTEL, LONDON, UK<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7025 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_2304-480x480-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_2304-480x480-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_2304-480x480-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_2304-480x480-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_2304-480x480-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_2304-480x480-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_2304-480x480-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_2304-480x480-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_2304-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nAnother hotel that has incorporated technologically advanced features is this boutique hotel in London.\u00a0Just about everything in the rooms is controlled by keypads, from the music and lighting to the shower walls, which have an instant-frosting option.\u00a0As an additional techie touch, each room comes with a personalised iPad that you can use to plan your trip.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7026 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sinwh-w-lounge-6596-hor-clsc-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sinwh-w-lounge-6596-hor-clsc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sinwh-w-lounge-6596-hor-clsc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sinwh-w-lounge-6596-hor-clsc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sinwh-w-lounge-6596-hor-clsc-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sinwh-w-lounge-6596-hor-clsc-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sinwh-w-lounge-6596-hor-clsc-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sinwh-w-lounge-6596-hor-clsc-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sinwh-w-lounge-6596-hor-clsc.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>W SINGAPORE, SENTOSA COVE, SINGAPORE<\/strong><br \/>\nCloser to home, Singapore is no laggard when it comes to practical applications of robotics. W Singapore has incorporated technology in various ways. While you won\u2019t see a robot here, you\u2019ll find other fascinating features, such as underwater speakers in the hotel pool, and an iPad in each private poolside cabana. Each of the 240 guest rooms can be unlocked with a smartphone or Apple Watch, and you can enjoy complimentary use of a smartphone with unlimited Wi-Fi and local calls. Its WOW Suite even has its own private DJ booth, in case you fancy holding a party. How\u2019s that for an extra-special staycation?<br \/>\nOther than W Singapore, tray-return robots have also been deployed at a number of food courts\u2026 and remember the \u2018dog\u2019 patrolling Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park to ensure social distancing to mitigate the spread of COVID-19?<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUILD YOUR FUTURE!<\/strong><br \/>\nAre your children intrigued by these futuristic robots? Let them get in on the robot action and sign them up for courses organised by AA Singapore that will teach them how to build scaled-down versions of these gizmos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEGO Engineering Workshop<\/strong><br \/>\nThis event will help 4- to 12-year-old kids construct robots and other machines using LEGO bricks as a key learning tool. Details are available <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.aas.com.sg\/events-activities\/talks-course-events\/282-lego-engineering-workshop.html\">here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exploring Robotics and Tech Toys<\/strong><br \/>\nThis other course specially organised for young ones will teach them how to manipulate tech toys and even the basics of coding. Details are available <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.aas.com.sg\/events-activities\/talks-courses-events\/280-exploring-robotics-and-tech-toys.html\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss out on either of these exciting courses. Sign up <strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.aas.com.sg\/events-activities\/talks-courses-events.html\">today<\/a><\/span><\/strong>!<a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/B3D9517E-05D0-4CF9-A5B1-13E5B372604B#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/34BBF7FA-95CE-4330-9DB3-BED26E12F837#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\"><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/4D898F12-3043-45C5-9EFD-A48E460B1F1B#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"applewebdata:\/\/C15BD78D-4B77-4375-B6BB-17982EEBE8F8#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Robots and other smart features are beginning to crop up in hotels around the world. When international air travel resumes post-COVID-19, be prepared to be served by non-humans the next time you enter a hotel! 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