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Shoulder-Mounted Sightseeing Robots

NIN_NIN Connects a Tourist to a Remote Guide

— May 11, 2021 — World
NIN_NIN is a shoulder-mounted robot that has several applications, including the ability to help a tourist find their way around a new place. The Kochi Visitors & Convention Association recently introduced a brand-new tourism campaign featuring the ninja-shaped robot developed by Ory. NIN_NIN will be used to help people appreciate all that Kochi has to offer, all the while keeping the wearer in constant contact with a dedicated guide in real-time.

In just a few days, the first tour will be held along the Niyodo River, and those who want to see through the eyes of the robot can tune in on Instagram Live.

NIN_NIN also has the potential to be used by those with visual impairments and it works in the same way, connecting the wearer with a remote guide.
Trend Themes
1. Shoulder-mounted Robots - The trend of wearable technology can be applied to tourism as well as other industries, offering new possibilities for hands-free guidance and communication.
2. Real-time Remote Guidance - The trend of using remote guidance through wearable technology creates new opportunities for accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities and for industries such as field services or construction.
3. Virtual Tourism - The trend of using technology to allow people to experience tourism remotely creates new opportunities for industries such as travel, hospitality, and entertainment to expand their offerings beyond physical locations.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - The use of wearable technology to offer real-time guidance and communication creates a new market for tech-enabled tourism experiences, transforming the industry.
2. Healthcare - The use of wearable technology to offer remote guidance for people with disabilities creates a new market to provide accessibility solutions and improved quality of life.
3. Construction - The use of remote guidance through wearable technology creates new opportunities for improved safety, productivity and communication in an industry where precision and accuracy are critical.
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