Re: [projectvrm] Androids will greet guests at Japanese smart hotel

[Dan Miller < >]

Thanks for this, Dean!

I can't shake the feeling that these sorts of "assistants" are totally creepy. But I won't know my visceral reaction until I experience it. I just have trouble crossing that Uncanny Valley.

On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 11:41 AM, Dean Landsman < " target="_blank"> > wrote:

Interesting mixture of AI and intent (a la Priceline, bid on room rate) from Japan:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2876632/androids-will-greet-guests-at-japanese-smart-hotel.html

Best regards,

--Dean



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