The discoveries and inventions that have been realized since ancient times, are the source of the technology we have today and the technology we have today will be the source of the future technological developments. Developments in artificial intelligence, robot technologies and software affect manufacturing, trade and service sectors and lead to the emergence of the concepts such as robot teachers, digital nurses, robot receptionist especially in the service sector. Tourism sector is one of the sectors that human relations are at the forefront. Tourist guidance profession -one of the sub-branches of tourism sector - is also affected from the technological developments. Today, robot tourist guides perform service in museums and exhibition halls in some countries around the world. In the study, which is based on a comprehensive literature review, it is aimed to determine recent and possible future roles of robot tour guides in the tourist guidance profession where human relations are at the forefront. Considering the development of robot tour guides over time as well as the developments in robot technologies, it is predicted that robot guides will start to provide guidance in open areas in the medium or long term.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Business Administration |
Journal Section | Review Articles |
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Publication Date | February 28, 2019 |
Submission Date | November 10, 2018 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 |