From AI Insider · Greg Bock · · 1m 20s
Amap and Sands China Deploy Tutu Robot Dogs
Tutu robot dogs guide visitors at Sands Macau resorts.
In brief
Tutu robot dogs guide visitors at Sands Macau resorts. Amap and Sands China deployed Tutu robot dogs to provide autonomous visitor guidance and 3D mapping at Sands Resorts Macau. Originally reported by AI Insider.
Tutu Robot Dogs Launched
Amap and Sands China began deploying Tutu robot dogs at Sands Resorts Macau for visitor guidance and indoor navigation.
Robot Capabilities
Tutu robots navigate around people and obstacles, answer questions in Chinese and English, and maintain conversational context.
11-Hour Test Results
During an 11-hour test, Tutu handled 214 direction requests, 4,546 questions, and traveled over 40 kilometers.
Deployment Event
Amap delivered the first batch of Tutu robots to Sands China at an event at NBA House at The Venetian in Macau.
Sands China Statement
Sands China’s marketing VP said Tutu will make the resort experience more convenient and welcoming for visitors.
“We are delighted to welcome Tutu, this is our new step to bring tourism and technology together, and we look forward to Tutu making the resort experience more convenient and welcoming for visitors.”
Tutu Robot Interaction
Tutu raised a front paw for a handshake and said it is an honor to become Sands China’s Robotic Guide No. 001.
“It is an honor to become Sands China’s Robotic Guide No. 001. I look forward to providing more services in the future.”
Resort Mapping Effort
Amap plans to create 3D models of selected areas for visitors to explore through its app before arriving at the resort.
Next Steps
Amap and Sands China will expand Tutu into broader resort operations while refining multi-robot coordination and task scheduling.
The short version
Amap and Sands China deployed Tutu robot dogs to provide autonomous visitor guidance and 3D mapping at Sands Resorts Macau.
