Humanoid Robot at Municipal Festival: Scenarios, Preparation and Pitfalls

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A humanoid robot at a municipal festival welcomes guests, guides the programme and attracts photography. Our guide to scenarios, preparation and what to watch for.

A humanoid robot at a municipal festival works best as a living welcome point, programme guide and photography magnet. It captivates children and adults alike and gives the city a modern image. However, to make it more than just an attraction on the corner of the square, it needs a clear role, prepared responses and space where people can safely stop. Below you will find specific scenarios, preparation guidance and potential pitfalls. ## Why Robot at Municipal Festival Works A municipal festival is distinctive in that all generations come at once: families with prams, seniors and teenagers. A humanoid moves, greets and responds, so people stop without lengthy explanation. For organisers from [municipal authorities, cultural centres or destination agencies](https://robotio.eu/robot-hire-by-event-type), this brings three practical advantages: - **Attraction for the whole family** – the robot has no age limit; children and parents meet around it. - **Photo opportunities** – visitors share footage themselves, and the festival spreads further. - **Media attention** – for the city, the robot is material for media and PR. Moreover, the robot speaks in the language in which the guest addresses it (the website supports 13 languages). This is valued in cities with many tourists or events in border areas. ## Scenarios: What the Robot Does at the Festival ### Welcoming at the Entrance The robot stands at the festival entrance or in the square, greets arrivals and briefly tells them what is happening where. It is the simplest role and works almost everywhere. A good example is the [celebration of the anniversary of a construction company in Třešť](https://robotio.eu/case-study/podzimek-130-let-trest-2026): the robot welcomed guests at the gate with a sign "130" and introduced the owner's family on stage. The programme featured over 70 customised responses. For a municipal festival, this is a model: the same principle, just with your city instead of the company. ### Programme Guide The robot informs about the programme, directs people to individual stages and recommends what not to miss. It suits larger events such as city days, cultural summer or historical celebrations, where people are happy to get advice from someone who entertains them. ### Local Content and City History The robot can have local content programmed: city history, points of interest and recommendations. This increases its relevance. You approve the texts in advance, so you know what the robot says. We recommend involving a local historian or information centre staff who know stories not found in tourist brochures. ### Moderator Moment on Stage The robot can work with the moderator, introduce a performance or present prizes. Similarly, we deployed it at the [opening of the Forbes Next Big Thing festival in Brno](https://robotio.eu/case-study/forbes-next-big-thing-2026-brno): robots opened the main programme and remained among guests all day. The same model of "opening moment plus people contact" transfers to the ceremonial opening of city day. ### Family Programme When working with children, pace and space are important. A practical example is [Šantovka Family Day in Olomouc](https://robotio.eu/case-study/santovka-family-day-2026-olomouc), where the humanoid was the main attraction of the family festival. For a younger audience, you can supplement the robot with the [quadruped robot dog Unitree Go2](https://robotio.eu/unitree-go2), which is especially popular with children and families. ## Which Robot to Choose Our ROBOTio fleet includes three types, each with a different role: - **Unitree G1 (135 cm)** – compact humanoid, suitable for small booths, guest greeting and photography. More about the [G1 Basic model](https://robotio.eu/unitree-g1-basic). - **Unitree H2 (180 cm)** – adult human height, clearly visible from a distance, suitable for large spaces and stage. - **Unitree Go2** – robot dog for families and children. We can deploy up to 4 humanoids at a single event, so robots can be placed, for example, at the main entrance, on stage and in the children's zone. An overview can be found on the [robot models](https://robotio.eu/models) page and more about the manufacturer in the [Unitree brand](https://robotio.eu/brands/unitree) profile. ## What to Prepare Before the Festival For robot deployment, we need only a few things: - **Level and stable surface.** Paving in the square is usually fine; uneven terrain or gravel will be discussed in advance. - **Electrical outlet** near the robot location. - **Access for operator and transport boxes** – with vehicle as close as possible, as festivals are usually in pedestrian zones. - **Dedicated space** – for a five-minute ROBOrevue show (three robots and three dancers), this is a minimum of 12 × 6 m; for other formats we will determine this together. - **Approved responses and role.** Tell us what the robot should do. Persona, language and text are approved in advance. We arrange the rest: transport, setup, on-site testing before the start and removal. Each robot is accompanied by two of our operators throughout. ## What to Watch For **Crowd density.** A crowd quickly forms around the robot at the festival. The operator monitors the safe space and organises the photography queue. Bear in mind that the robot should not stand in a passage where a bottleneck forms. **Operating time and battery.** The robot is not endless. We plan the programme with pauses for battery changes, so it is good to divide the day into blocks: welcome, family programme, stage moment. **Noise.** A loud stage next to the robot means guests cannot hear it. Place it in a quieter zone or let it perform between music blocks. **Balance and direction.** The robot maintains movement and balance itself; the operator controls direction and gestures. Do not promise visitors anything that would require free movement through the crowd unsupervised. **Content footage.** Arrange in advance whether you want photos and videos from the event. We supply them if they are part of the order. They are useful for the city for further communication. A video from a trade show with our robot has over 2 million views, so the sharing potential is real. ## When to Book Festivals often take place at the same times (fairs, city days, cultural summer, Christmas markets), so do not delay booking. In 2026, we performed over 70 shows in six countries, so the calendar is filling up. Similar deployments can be found on pages about [robots at festivals](https://robotio.eu/robot-hire-by-event-type) and [cultural events](https://robotio.eu/robot-hire-by-event-type). ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is the Robot Safe for Children? The robot is designed for interaction with children, but always under supervision. The operator monitors the safe space around the robot and organises the queue, so children can approach it calmly. ### What Language Does the Robot Speak? In the language in which the guest addresses it. The website supports 13 languages. Responses and persona are approved in advance. ### Can the Robot Share Local Information About the City? Yes. It can be prepared with local content, such as city history, points of interest and recommendations. Texts are approved before the event. ### What Does It Cost? Prices are not listed on the website. Pricing is determined based on event duration, number of robots and location. We will send you a quote within 24 hours of your inquiry. ## Request for Municipal Festival Tell us the date, location and what the robot should do. Your name, e-mail and phone number are all we need; we will sort out the rest. Send a non-binding inquiry through the [humanoid robot rental](https://robotio.eu/robot-rental) page and you will receive a quote with options within 24 hours.

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