SINGAPORE, 22 April 2026: The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has partnered with China-based travel platform Mafengwo to launch AI-powered, multilingual visitor guides at Sentosa Sensoryscape as well as Exploria and Curiosity Cove at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
The pilot programme will run until 17 May 2026 and transform how visitors explore Singapore’s attractions.
The robodogs leverage artificial intelligence and Mafengwo’s travel content ecosystem to deliver storytelling and real-time visitor assistance in English and Mandarin during the pilot project. This innovative and dynamic approach caters to Singapore’s diverse international audience while delivering an engaging, intuitive visitor experience at Sentosa and the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
Sentosa
On Sentosa, guests will be accompanied by the robodogs and discover interesting stories about Sentosa Sensoryscape, a green connector linking Resorts World Sentosa to the island’s beaches. During the guided tour, the robodogs will converse with guests in English and Mandarin to learn more about them and recommend nearby Sentosa attractions and places of interest, based on their travel preferences.
Mandai Wildlife Reserve
At the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the robodogs are deployed across its two new indoor attractions — Exploria, a 10,000 sqm nature-themed immersive multimedia experience, and Curiosity Cove, a 4,600 sqm nature-inspired playscape for children and families.
Across both attractions, guests can catch the robodogs in action as they perform a range of playful moves, from friendly waves to energetic stunts like somersaults.
The robodogs make surprise appearances within Exploria’s Our Interconnected World, the central hub of the attraction, creating memorable photo moments for guests.
At Curiosity Cove, they take on a more interactive role, greeting guests together with the Ranger Buddies crew.
“The pilots in Sentosa and the Mandai Wildlife Reserve mark an exciting step towards reimagining visitor experiences through technology and innovation,” said Singapore Tourism Board Assistant Chief Executive International Group Oliver Chong. “Through our
In collaboration with Mafengwo, we continue to deliver more personalised, engaging and differentiated experiences that set Singapore apart.”
(Source: Singapore Tourism Board)
