✉news TechnologyRobotics first seen 19 h ago, last 16 h ago, peak #20
Autonomous mascots may be headed to theme parks
Original: Autonomous mascots: Coming to a theme park near you?
Theme parks could soon replace costumed characters with autonomous robotic mascots that roam grounds and interact with visitors on their own. The idea is raising questions about how guests will respond to robots in roles traditionally filled by human performers, and what it means for entertainment jobs. Details on specific parks or deployments remain limited so far.
Why now: Advances in robotics are prompting discussion about their use in theme park entertainment
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 3 snapshots from 19 h ago to 16 h ago.
Evidence
- Autonomous mascots: Coming to a theme park near you? · The Boston Globe
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