Hasbro’s Sixth Wall Studio and robotics company Dynamic Creatures are developing interactive character robots for possible use at theme parks and resorts. The companies have not named a venue, character or opening date.
Under the November 10 agreement, Sixth Wall’s character-writing tools would be paired with Dynamic Creatures’ mobile robots. The goal is to let a character speak and respond while using movement, facial expressions and gestures.
The companies also envision uses in hotels, cruise ships and retail destinations. One proposed scenario involves a resort character welcoming a guest, sending them on a quest and asking about it during a later encounter. Those are proposed uses, rather than announced installations.
Memory-enabled experiences would depend on guest choice and defined permissions, with details determined for each venue and use. Initial Sixth Wall applications would align with its focus on audiences ages 13 and older.
Dynamic Creatures emerged from stealth in September as Boston Dynamics’ official entertainment and hospitality partner. Sixth Wall Studio launched in June as Hasbro’s artificial intelligence studio.