Amap and Sands China mark the delivery of the first Tutu robots, with expected indoor navigation and 3D resort previews

MACAU, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amap, Alibaba Group's location-based services platform, and Sands China today marked the delivery of the first batch of Tutu robot dogs at a ceremony at NBA House at The Venetian in Macau. Tutu is taking on a new role as Sands China's Robotic Guide No. 001, after the NBA House. The robots will begin providing visitor guidance at Sands Resorts Macau. Amap and Sands China mark the delivery of the first Tutu robots Under the partnership, Amap will also provide resort-wide indoor navigation, drawing on spatial information about floors, walkways, shops and public facilities. Using its spatial intelligence technology, Amap will build 3D models of selected resort areas, allowing visitors to preview from different viewing angles in the Amap app before arriving. Welcoming Guests From NBA House to the Resorts At the ceremony, Tutu walked autonomously from the waiting area to the stage, navigating around obstacles before stopping at the center. It moved without a remote control or leash. Dr. DeVonne Iao, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Resort Marketing at Sands China, presented Tutu with its staff badge. The robot raised a front paw for a handshake and greeted the guests: "It is an honor to become Sands China's Robotic Guide No. 001. I look forward to providing more services in the future." "We are delighted to welcome Tutu. This is our new step to bring tourism and technology together, and we look forward to Tutu making the resort experience more convenient and welcoming for visitors," Iao said. Amap and Sands China will explore how Tutu can serve different settings across the resorts, matching its spatial intelligence capabilities to Sands China operational needs. Successful Navigation at NBA House At NBA House, Tutu's duties ranged from recommending food and exchanging fist bumps...