Robots at Parties: The Future is Here

0:00It's March 27. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is Dallas News Today, your AI-powered local news. A North Dallas startup, called the Robot Studio, is renting out humanoid robots for parties, weddings, and conventions. Founded last fall by Aaron made it a day, the company lets everyday people interact with bots like Benji, who has gained over 5,000 social media. Followers from leading dance classes and giving speeches. These robots go beyond walking around, they dance, tell jokes, answer questions, and even handle interviews. Customers booked them starting at $1,000, and the company now runs 4 robots, with plans to grow to 20 by year's end. One highlight came when Benji appeared at Stone-Brier Mall in Frisco, and drew such a big crowd that security asked the team to leave. Kids usually warm up right away. While many adults feel uneasy at first, seeing them as intimidating, the studio customizes the robots to look and act friendlier, aiming to ease fears about future tech. Co-owner Pushkar Shinde sees them saving lives and simplifying daily tasks

1:06down the road. For now, they're mostly fun attractions, but bringing robots into social settings helps folks get used to what could soon be normal.