Tourist acceptance of robot chefs in gastronomy experiences: A behavioural reasoning perspective

D Huang, X Jin, J Huang, S Kong - Tourism Management Perspectives, 2023 - Elsevier
This study aims to examine tourist acceptance of robot chefs in gastronomy experiences
based on the behavioural reasoning theory. A mixed-method design was adopted. Findings …

Consumer intention to use service robots: a cognitive–affective–conative framework

D Huang, Q Chen, S Huang, X Liu - International Journal of …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose Drawing on the cognitive–affective–conative framework, this study aims to develop
a model of service robot acceptance in the hospitality sector by incorporating both cognitive …

Understanding the robotic restaurant experience: a multiple case study

F Seyitoğlu, S Ivanov - Journal of Tourism Futures, 2022 - emerald.com
Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the robotic restaurant experience of
travellers around the world and understand the components of robotic restaurant …

Exploring the antecedents of customers' willingness to use service robots in restaurants

S Molinillo, F Rejón-Guardia, R Anaya-Sánchez - Service Business, 2023 - Springer
This study examines the willingness of customers to accept, and their intention to
recommend, the services provided by service robots in restaurants. A mixed-methods …

Perceived robotic server qualities and functions explaining customer loyalty in the theme park context

A Milman, A Tasci, T Zhang - International Journal of Contemporary …, 2020 - emerald.com
Purpose This paper aims to explore theme park visitors' attitudes toward interacting with
robots and investigated the qualities and functions of robotic servers and their influence on …

Understanding travellers' reactions to robotic services: a multiple case study approach of robotic hotels

K Çakar, Ş Aykol - Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology, 2021 - emerald.com
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate travellers' behaviour and examine their
reactions to high-tech hotels offering robotic services to customers. Design/methodology …

Investigating the use experience of restaurant service robots: the cognitive–affective–behavioral framework

CF Chen, VG Girish - International Journal of Hospitality Management, 2023 - Elsevier
This study investigates the approach behavior of the respondents by using the cognitive–
affective–behavioral framework in the context of restaurant service robots. An online survey …

Building restaurant customers' technology readiness through robot-assisted experiences at multiple product levels

E Ma, H Yang, YC Wang, H Song - Tourism Management, 2022 - Elsevier
The growing popularity of robot-related research contexts in hospitality and tourism calls for
in-depth analysis of how different product/service designs strategies integrating robots may …

Effects of robot restaurants' food quality, service quality and high-tech atmosphere perception on customers' behavioral intentions

DH Zhu - Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology, 2022 - emerald.com
Purpose Robot chefs and robot waiters have emerged in the restaurant industry. Based on
the curiosity theory and the stimulus–organism–response paradigm, this study aims to …

Friendly or competent? The effects of perception of robot appearance and service context on usage intention

XS Liu, XS Yi, LC Wan - Annals of Tourism Research, 2022 - Elsevier
This study examines the influence of the perception of robot appearance and service context
on customers'/tourists' intention to use robots. Four studies confirm a congruity effect …