Discrete and Process Automation

Humanoid robot introduced at US airport to enhance passenger experience

30 March 2026

A new artificially intelligent (AI) interactive humanoid robot is now assisting passengers at San José Mineta International Airport in California.

The robot, dubbed “José,” has been built by the startup IntBot to operate within the airport, supporting travelers with information and navigation.

Source: IntbotSource: Intbot

Stationed at Terminal B, Gate 24 near the Zoom Zone, José will greet travelers, answer questions and offer real-time airport information.

Further, José is capable of communicating in more than 50 languages and functioning in complex public environments where it is built to interpret human intent, respond to questions and offer contextual information.

“At IntBot, we are defining the category of social intelligence for physical AI, building the foundational layer that enables robots to understand human intent, context, and behavior in real-world environments,” explained the company.

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