Singapore-based Techmetics, has officially launched in the United States to debut two new lines of autonomous robots: the Techi Butler and Techi Cart series. With these products, the company aims to revolutionize service in the hospitality and healthcare industries.
With its proprietary technology, the company introduces the first-ever fleet of multi-point delivery robots with a multilevel fleet management system. These robots are programmed to navigate autonomously through multiple floors and ride the elevators, transforming the way people receive room service while efficiently assisting housekeeping departments and kitchen staff with bulk delivery needs. You can view a video here.
- The Techi Butlers deliver guests packages, food and beverage orders, linens and towels. They engage with users through a touch screen interface which allows them to speak in different languages as well as call or text users to their cell phones.
- The Techi Cart series consists of a food cart, linen cart and a high payload cart which autonomously pick up and drop off linens and food carts. Each cart model can facilitate back-of-house services from areas such as laundry rooms, kitchens and housekeeping departments. The Techi Carts can deliver between 220 pounds to 550 pounds depending on the model.
Robots are becoming more mainstream in all aspects of life and it’s estimated that more than 3 million industrial robots will be in use by 2020 worldwide.