Robots in Hotels: Gimmick or Good Business?
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When e-commerce giant Alibaba announced in late 2018 it would open a hotel in Hangzhou staffed by robots, the company declared they could be used to “streamline the operation of China’s hospitality sector while improving the experience of guests”.