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What does this mean for workers? Pudu Robotics's move touches 2 jobs, which together employ about 1.2 million people in the U.S. Across them, AI and robots already touch between 1h 40m (hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks) and 3h 40m (receptionists and information clerks) of a typical 8-hour shift. A single company's move is an early signal for these jobs, and the time cards show how far the change has spread nationally.
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On the floor
- Pudu plans a robot-run hotel with robot reception and check-in
Pudu Robotics is managing a hotel on the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link where robots will handle reception and check-in. Public trials with a limited number of rooms start in late 2026, with opening planned for 2027.
Interesting Engineering · Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks, Receptionists and Information Clerks
Jobs affected
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks1h 40m of 8h touched · 261,000 workers · $35k · +1.8% by 2035Where AI or robots show up most: Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services, guest registration, and travel directions, or make recommendations regarding shopping, dining, or entertainment (50m a shift, AI on its own)
- Receptionists and Information Clerks3h 40m of 8h touched · 910,000 workers · $38k · -1.7% by 2035Where AI or robots show up most: Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments (1h 47m a shift, AI on its own)