At The Winter Olympics, Robots Are Here To Help. But Don't Assume They Work All Hours

A robot sweeps the floor at the main press center at the Pyeonchang Winter Olympics. A robot sweeps the floor at the main press center at the Pyeonchang Winter Olympics. Directions, weather reports, water bottles – those are some of the things we've seen robots offering at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, helping to host thousands of visitors and media. Most of the robots we've seen in Pyeongchang and Gangneung – the two areas where the Winter Games are being held – weren't made to look human. Instead, they present a wide range of looks -- and autonomy.