# Ubiko Receptionist Robot for Hire By TechnoGadget | Published 2006-11-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubiko-robot-for-hire References: [newscientisttech](http://www.newscientisttech.com/article.ns?id=dn10645&feedId=tech_rss20) The Tokyo-based Ubiquitous Exchange developed a robot called "Ubiko" that can answers questions, [welcome visitors and carry objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubo-smart). You can actually rent this [robot for $445](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/service-robot1), they already tests these robots at a hospital in central Japan. The manager stated “If we look at these robots as advertising and public relations businesses, the price is quite cheap, actually.” The robot is barely aggressive weigh against to human helpers, with a decreasing population, like Japan. **Implications** - Consumers are continually fascinated by the [advancements in technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-world-labs) because of the way that it simplifies their lives. Products and designs that fuse technological advances and functionality will impress the consumer. Businesses should not only be concerned about being on the fore front of technological advances, but also stress the importance of functionality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Receptionist Robots:** The development of receptionist robots presents disruptive innovation opportunities in industries such as hospitality, healthcare, and retail. - **Rental Robotics:** The rise of rental robots allows businesses to access cutting-edge technology without the need for significant upfront investment, creating disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries. - **Humanoid Assistance:** The adoption of humanoid robots for tasks traditionally performed by humans opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in industries such as customer service, education, and logistics. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** By deploying receptionist robots, hotels can enhance guest experiences, improve efficiency, and differentiate themselves in the competitive hospitality industry. - **Healthcare:** The use of receptionist robots can streamline administrative tasks, improve patient interactions, and optimize resource allocation in healthcare facilities, leading to disruptive innovation in the industry. - **Retail:** Retailers can leverage receptionist robots to provide personalized assistance, optimize store operations, and create unique shopping experiences that disrupt the traditional retail industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hospitality-Focused Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanoid-robot-1.md) - [Smart Reception Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettybot.md) - [Healthcare Assistant Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-assistant-robot.md) - [AI-Powered Customer Service Humanoids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-humanoid-robot.md) - [Interactive Companion Care-Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourier-g3.md) - [Advanced Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ameca.md) - [Humanoid Household Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1x-neo.md) - [Conversational Robot Baristas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kubi.md) - [Real-World Service Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/service-robot1.md)