# Smart Reception Robots Unveiled at CES 2022, KettyBot is a Versatile Delivery & Reception Robots By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-01-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettybot References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pudu-robotics-new-afra-c1-cleaning-robot-makes-its-global-debut-at-ces-2022-301455566.html)  One of the state-of-the-art commercial service robots that [Pudu Robotics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettybot-pro) is showcasing at CES 2022 is KettyBot, an innovative [delivery and reception robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pat-autonomous-delivery-robot). This versatile bot is equipped with an advertisement display, plus features to welcome and guide customers. Optimized for simple and repetitive tasks, KettyBot services guests in a way that alleviates human workers. In the case of a restaurant, KettyBot can be deployed to welcome guests, lead them to a table and deliver food. Maps and routes for KettyBot to follow can be created in real-time, directly on the robot, and the bot uses artificial intelligence voice interactions to communicate in a natural way. Ideal for a variety of restaurant settings, KettyBot is a solution for a [contactless future](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/service-robot1) that also addresses the labor shortage in the hospitality and food service industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Reception Robots:** State-of-the-art reception robots like KettyBot are optimizing customer service and addressing labor shortages. - **Artificial Intelligence Voice Interactions:** The use of AI voice interactions in robots like KettyBot creates a more natural and immersive experience for customers. - **Contactless Future:** KettyBot represents a solution for a contactless future that addresses the challenges of the COVID-era. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality and Food Service:** Robots like KettyBot could disrupt the hospitality and food service industry by automating repetitive tasks and improving customer service. - **Robotics and Automation:** The field of robotics and automation will see growth as businesses increasingly turn to solutions like KettyBot to address labor shortages. - **Advertising and Marketing:** KettyBot's advertisement display feature represents an opportunity for disruption in the advertising and marketing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flexible Multitasking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettybot-pro.md) - [Contactless Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holabot.md) - [Multifunctional Serving Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seromo.md) - [Indoor-Outdoor Delivery Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottobot.md) - [Burger Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patty-the-robot.md) - [Beverage Dispensing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottobot-brew.md) - [Robotic Restaurant Support Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotlab-automated-systems.md) - [Autonomous Food Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobile-robot.md) - [AI-Powered Retail Assistance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-cloi-guidebot.md)