# Autonomous Robot Tour Guides The Conceptual Airbnb 'BANDI' Shows You the Best Spots to Check Out By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-08-21 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-bandi References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/08/21/the-tour-guide-of-the-future/) Knowing all the right locations to visit when traveling to a new location is no easy feat and often takes ample planning, so the conceptual [Airbnb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-1) 'BANDI' robot has been designed to offer a much simpler way to visit all the essential stops. Designed by Jogngun Kim, the robot works by being summoned to your location and providing a detailed map of where you'll be heading on the integrated display. Users can simply follow the friendly robot along to explore a new city at their own pace and make the most of even a short time in a new location to prevent you from missing out on must-see sights. The conceptual Airbnb 'BANDI' robot comes as an example of [advanced technology solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-movr) that we'll begin to see on our streets as brands seek to further integrate automation into our daily lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Autonomous Robot Tour Guides:** Using advanced technology to provide personalized and convenient travel experiences through robot-guided tours. - **Integrated Display Maps:** Utilizing integrated displays to provide users with detailed maps and directions for efficient navigating in unfamiliar environments. - **Automation in Daily Life:** Trend towards integration of automation in various aspects of our daily lives, including travel and tourism. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Opportunities for hotels and accommodation providers to enhance guest experiences by incorporating autonomous robot tour guides. - **Travel and Tourism:** Potential for travel agencies and tour operators to offer robot-guided tours as a unique and personalized travel experience. - **Technology and Robotics:** Innovative applications for advanced technology and robotics in developing autonomous robot tour guide solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Travel Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karambol-travel-guide.md) - [AI Travel Itineraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walksmart.md) - [AI-Powered Retail Assistance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-cloi-guidebot.md) - [AI-Powered Tourism Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siyanda-1.md) - [AI-Powered Travel Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wanderboat-ai.md) - [Social Media-Based AI Travels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-trip-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Travel Booking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartrip-ai-travel-assistant.md) - [AI Travel Guide Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docentpro.md) - [Unique AI Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-aipowered-personal-assistant.md)