When it comes to future technology in the travel industry, cruise lines have long been ahead of the game. Even before the global pandemic began in March 2020, cruise lines were looking at introducing emerging technology. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has acted as a catalyst to cause the industry to speed up the process and improve the passenger experience, especially in relation to health protocols.
One of the first aspects of the use of future technology in improving the health of cruise passengers will be the use of touchless system technology. This will apply to such things as signing bills and scanning passports. The aim will be to avoid any direct human interaction.
Both Google and Apple are already developing “track-and-trace” apps that can alert crew to whether someone has been near an infected person. Other systems will include purification and pathogen removal for the whole of the facility.
Passenger Ship embarkation will involve biometric identification and we are likely to see disinfection tunnels leading to the boarding terminal. Already most major cruise lines offer online check-in which means that you can get your boarding pass over the phone. Almost certainly, thermal imaging cameras will be placed at entry points.
Some Cruise Lines already have on-board artificial intelligence systems similar to Amazon Alexa.
MSC has an on-board voice-activated assistant named Zoe. In future, on-board health protocols will be set up to include the use of touchless technology. Phone apps will be downloaded to do such things as unlock the door as you approach, so guests won’t need to touch their cabin door handle.
Every cabin will be fitted with AI-powered voice-activated information speakers.
Passengers will use apps on their mobile phones to do many things. They will act as key-cards to open your cabin, to order and to pay for drinks, make bookings at restaurants, shows and the spa, and to book shore excursions. You will even be able to check your account, track your loved ones and control the lights and temperature in your cabin. This will avoid the use of shared touchscreens that cruise ships frequently use to sell tours and book activities.
Most cruise passengers are familiar with the daily newsletters and invitations that are slid under the door of the cabin. Such things, along with meal menus will become a thing of the past, to be replaced by digital emerging technology replacing all paper-based information and avoiding touching surfaces.
Physical queueing will be limited by the use of virtual queueing apps to limit how many people will stand together in a certain area at a given time. This will avoid overcrowding at lunch buffets, in the fitness centre or at the pool. Passengers will be able to order food and drinks and have them delivered to specified locations on board.
Germ-zapping robots are already being used in hotels, restaurants and food processing facilities. These robots use broad-spectrum UV light to quickly decontaminate rooms and public spaces. Similar robots will be able to autonomously enter cabins and sanitise the room after housekeeping staff have left.
What cruise line operators are very conscious of is that one of the main reasons people take cruises is to enjoy the socialisation that is a major part of the experience and such innovations as physical distancing need to be carefully managed to preserve this important aspect of cruising.
One key feature of the cruise ships of the future will be the social distancing protocol, as personal interaction with shipboard staff is very important in creating memorable experiences on cruise ships.
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Robotic lawn mowers work completely unattended. There is no need for manual effort… no pushing, guiding, refilling or stowing the machine… the mower remains in its charging station until it is activated. Forget the stress and frustration of pulling on a starter cord to a motor that won’t start. All you have to do is use your smart phone to tell it when and where to mow.
Initially you will need to have some guiding cables fitted under your lawn and you may need some assistance with the installation. The main cable is the boundary wire. The boundary wire defines the working area. It helps the mower to reach all areas and to manage passages. Inside the boundary wire there is also one or more guide wires. The guide wire helps the mower to find the shortest way back to the charging station and prevents track marks from appearing on your lawn.
The robotic mower runs on battery power. When your mower is running out of battery energy, it will automatically return to the battery charging station to recharge. Since the robotic mower is battery powered, there are no direct omissions or any fuel to worry about.
Because of the energy-efficient system, the operating cost is very low.
The robotic lawn mower revolution was started 25 years ago by Husqvarna. The Husqvarna Auto-mower today has the lowest noise levels of all robotic lawn mowers on the market.
From walk-behind mowers to ride-on machines to robotic mowers, Husqvarna now offers different lawn mowing and cutting solutions with accessories to cover your mowing needs all year round.
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You may think that robotic self-driving cars are thing of science fiction. Not since 3D printing has a technology been so hyped up to imminently change our everyday lives. But there is a lot of misunderstanding about artificial intelligence as it is employed in autonomous vehicles. In this article we look at how self-driving cars work and how they’re going to change the future of transportation.
Riley Wynn from Digital Trends says that despite all the developments in the technology, people are still scared of them. Fear stems from a lack of understanding, so here is how self-driving cars work and how they will change the future of transportation.
One common misunderstanding is about what is a self-driving car.
Many of us at presently already own what can be classed as a low-level autonomous vehicle. We take for granted such features as cruise control and ABS braking but these systems are autonomous in their own right.
In fact, autonomous vehicles have been classified into five categories, on a scale of increasing complexity.
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The process is simple. It all starts with a touch screen. The customer selects the number of scoops, chooses the flavours and toppings and the robots do the rest.
Today, their company, Starship Technologies, has offices around the world and its delivery robots have travelled over 200,000 miles delivering over 50,000 orders in many neighbourhoods and on university campuses. At George Mason University, its fleet of 25 robots makes it the largest robot food delivery service on a university campus.
“Our goal is to capture a moment in history so that generations may now relive the events with this interactive educational resource. The world remembers the moon landing as a major historical event but often fails to recognize the scale of the mission. This interactive resource aims to educate visitors while engaging them with the excitement of manned-spaceflight to build a passion for scientific exploration”.
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