T-Mobile T-Data & AI 2026: Three Humanoids at Two Conferences
Written by ROBOTio Team · · 6 min read
Article summary
Two T-Mobile conferences on data and AI, two consecutive days, three humanoids: the ROBOrevue show, guest greetings, stage appearances and a panel. What worked and what to take from it.
At the T-Mobile T-Data & AI 2026 conferences, three ROBOTio humanoids performed four roles: they opened the programme with the ROBOrevue show, welcomed guests, introduced programme blocks on stage and, in Prague, took a seat on a panel discussion about artificial intelligence. The conferences took place on 5 October in Bratislava and on 6 October in Prague, on two consecutive days. Below, we summarise how it worked and what the organiser of a similar event can take from it. ## About the event T-Mobile Czech Republic and Slovak Telekom organised two conferences on data and artificial intelligence, one in Bratislava and the other the very next day in Prague. The theme of the event and the theme of robotics fitted together naturally: AI was discussed on stage, and just a few metres away stood a humanoid that guests could examine up close. We deployed three humanoids wearing jerseys with the T-Mobile logo. One of them was the R.U.D.A. robot. Our crew was with every robot throughout. The robot maintains its own walking and balance, while an operator controls direction and gestures. It is precisely this division of roles that allows a robot to operate safely among people. ## What the robots did at the conferences ### Opening with the ROBOrevue show The conference day in both Bratislava and Prague was opened by [ROBOrevue](https://robotio.eu/case-study/roborevue-svetova-premiera-pariz-2026): a five-minute choreography featuring three humanoids and live dancers. Five minutes is enough to capture the room's attention, after which the programme can continue at its usual pace. The show requires a stage or a dedicated area of at least 12 × 6 m. ### Welcoming guests and photo opportunities The robots stood at the entrance and throughout the conference venue, greeted arriving guests and posed for photos with them. Guests filmed them on their phones. The robots in T-Mobile jerseys then appeared in guests' photos and in social media posts from the event. For the brand, this is additional reach that comes without any extra effort. ### Introducing programme blocks The robot introduced programme blocks alongside the event's hosts. Its lines were prepared in advance, in Slovak for Bratislava and in Czech for Prague. This was not improvisation: the script was written beforehand and the hosts knew what to expect from the robot. ### Panel discussion on AI In Prague, the robot took a seat on a panel discussion about artificial intelligence and answered the moderator's questions. For an AI conference, this is a logical moment: the topic is not only described but demonstrated. However, the questions and answers need to be thought through in advance, which is covered in the next section. ## What worked - **Preparation on paper.** Before the event, an hour-by-hour itinerary was drawn up, the lines in Slovak and Czech were recorded and checked in advance, and a persona was set up for the robot for live conversation. The jerseys with the T-Mobile logo completed the visual side. - **On-site rehearsal.** In Bratislava, we arrived the day before and rehearsed the show at the venue in the evening. - **Two-city logistics.** After the Bratislava programme ended, we packed the robots and transported them 330 km to Prague overnight. In the morning, they were ready for the second conference. We plan this in advance, including charging and an on-site rehearsal. - **Language to suit the audience.** Each conference had lines in its own language. The robot speaks in the language in which the guest addresses it, and both the persona and the lines are approved in advance. - **Different roles in a single day.** The same robots were a show in the morning, then greeters at the entrance, then a hosting partner and, in Prague, a panellist as well. Batteries are swapped in a few minutes, so the robot can be available all day. ## What an organiser can take from this 1. **The robot works as part of the programme, not as decoration.** It makes the most sense when it has a clear place in the itinerary: an opening, the introduction of a block, a panel. You can find more in our [guide to having a robot at a conference](https://robotio.eu/blog/humanoidni-robot-na-konferenci-pruvodce-scenare). 2. **Approve the lines in advance.** We check the recordings before the event, so you can be certain of what will be said. For open conversation with guests, a persona and the language of the responses are set up. 3. **Plan for space.** For the ROBOrevue show, reserve at least 12 × 6 m. For other formats, the space is determined jointly. 4. **Make use of photo opportunities.** Guests photograph the robot and share the images. A jersey or other branding helps ensure that the photos carry your brand. 5. **Multiple days or cities are not an obstacle.** If you have a series of events, the logistics can be planned so that the robots manage an overnight transfer as well. We used a similar approach at the [OneCore Business Breakfast in Bratislava](https://robotio.eu/case-study/onecore-business-breakfast-microsoft-bratislava), where the R.U.D.A. robot served as a hosting partner on stage. Previously, we deployed a show with multiple robots and dancers, for example at [TE Connectivity ALM in Paris](https://robotio.eu/case-study/te-connectivity-alm-paris-2026). ## Which robot suits a conference You can find the whole story in the [T-Mobile T-Data & AI case study](https://robotio.eu/case-study/tmobile-t-data-ai-2026-bratislava-praha). If you are planning your own conference, take a look at the [robot for conferences](https://robotio.eu/robot-hire-by-event-type) page, or at a [robot for technology events](https://robotio.eu/robot-hire-by-event-type). The compact [Unitree G1](https://robotio.eu/unitree-g1-basic) (135 cm) is well suited to photos and welcoming guests, while the taller H2 (180 cm) is visible even from a distance in a full hall. Both models come from the manufacturer [Unitree](https://robotio.eu/brands/unitree), and we own them as part of our fleet. If you are organising an event in Slovakia, take a look at [robot rental in Bratislava](https://robotio.eu/robot-hire-by-event-type). ## Frequently asked questions ### Can the robots manage two events in two countries on consecutive days? Yes. For T-Mobile, after the Bratislava conference ended, we packed the robots, transported them to Prague overnight, and they were ready for the second event in the morning. We plan this in advance, including charging and an on-site rehearsal. ### Can the robot speak in the language of the event? Yes. We prepare the lines for the programme in advance in the language of the event and check the recordings before the event. For open conversation with guests, we set up the robot's persona and the language in which it should respond. ### What does the robot do at a conference between performances? It welcomes guests, poses for photos with them and moves around the conference venue. Batteries are swapped in a few minutes, so the robot can be available all day. ### How much space does the ROBOrevue show need? At least 12 × 6 m on a stage or a dedicated area. The show lasts 5 minutes and can be scheduled as an opening or anywhere else in the programme. ## Would you like a robot at your conference? Send us the date and venue and we will design a bespoke programme. You will receive a price in our quotation within 24 hours. You can find a non-binding enquiry form on the [humanoid robot rental](https://robotio.eu/robot-rental) page.Want to see a humanoid at your own event? Find out how to rent a humanoid robot with our own operators.
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- T-Mobile
- conference
- humanoid robots
- ROBOrevue
- Bratislava
- Prague
- case study
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