All Nippon Airways, a Japanese airline, has announced that it will use surrogate robots for individuals who are unable to travel. The airline stated that it will deploy 1,000 'Newme' robots as travel representatives. All Nippon Airways has indicated that it will work towards making its surrogate robots available by the summer of 2020.
The Newme robot is able to move at a maximum speed of 1.8 mph, and it has three-hour battery life. The robot also has a touchscreen display, which is 10.1 inches and has a resolution of 1080p.
The President and CEO of the airline, Shinya Katanozaka, spoke on the new surrogate robots, "By placing the world at your fingertips, Avatars will open up new possibilities and help reshape everything from business and education to healthcare and entertainment."
Image Credit: All Nippon Airways
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Surrogate Travel Robots
- Surrogate travel robots offer a disruptive innovation opportunity by providing travel experiences for those who are unable to physically travel.
- Virtual Representation
- Virtual representation trends present a disruptive innovation opportunity by enabling individuals to interact and engage in various industries without being physically present.
- Remote Robot Avatars
- The use of remote robot avatars as surrogate representatives in different industries creates disruptive innovation opportunities by extending the reach of individuals beyond their physical limitations.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Airline Industry
- The use of surrogate robots in the airline industry presents disruptive innovation opportunities by offering travel experiences for individuals who cannot physically travel.
- Technology Industry
- The development and application of surrogate robots in the technology industry provide disruptive innovation opportunities by enhancing virtual representation and interaction.
- Healthcare Industry
- The integration of surrogate robots in the healthcare industry offers disruptive innovation opportunities by enabling remote patient care and consultations for individuals who cannot travel or access healthcare services easily.
