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Las Vegas Sphere's robot is seen 'learning about humans' from her interactions with guests
Meet Aura, a humanoid robot that serves as a “spokesbot” at the Sphere located at Las Vegas’ Venetian Resort.
Five humanoid robots greet guests in the grand atrium of the music and entertainment arena using “life-like facial expressions and mobility,” according to Sphere Entertainment Group’s website.
Aura was developed using robotic mechanics and artificial intelligence.
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The robot is reportedly well-versed in the engineering and technology used to build the Sphere and can also answer questions about performances at the venue.
Five humanoid robots can be found in the grand atrium at the Sphere in Las Vegas. (Christine Gregorian)
“Aura’s role at Sphere marks a truly innovative application of robots, providing guests from around the globe with an opportunity to move into the future of entertainment and interact within a new technological frontier,” said David Dibble, CEO, MSG Ventures, a division of Sphere Entertainment, according to a press release.
Dibble added, “Our vision with every aspect of Sphere is to transform the way people experience live events, and with Aura we are pushing the boundaries of how robotics can be used to enhance our guests’ journey through the venue.”
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The robots will be paying close attention to interactions and absorbing information about humans.
“Aura’s technical capabilities will continue to advance over time as she learns more about humans from her interactions with guests,” officials who work at the Sphere wrote in a press release. (Christine Gregorian)
“Aura’s technical capabilities will continue to advance over time as she learns more about humans from her interactions with guests,” says the release.
While interacting with Aura, one visitor was captured on video asking the robot how many miles she traveled to get to Las Vegas from where she lived. (See the video at the top of this article.)
“The linear distance between Washington, D.C., and Las Vegas, according to my data, is approximately 2,043 miles. However, when traveling by road, the distance often expands. You are around 2,444 miles,” Aura responded.
Aura the robot, located at the Sphere in Las Vegas, can have conversations with guests and answer any questions he or she has about the venue or about any other topic. (Christine Gregorian)
The robot sways its hands using body language while engaging in conversations with guests.
“Your arms must be tired my friend,” the robot said, as seen in a video recorded by a guest.
While the guests chuckle at the robot’s response, it appears to shrug her shoulders and join in on the laugh.
“Haha,” Aura can be heard responding.
Fox News Digital reached out to employees at the Sphere for further comment.
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The Denver Broncos’ 2026 schedule has arrived, with nine games on the road and eight games set for Empower Field at Mile High this season.
The Broncos are set to travel 19,129 miles this year, which ranks 15th in the NFL, according to Bill Speros of Bookies.com. Denver does not have an international game this year, which helped them rank near the middle of the pack in travel. Last season, the Broncos played in London and logged 23,267 travel miles, seventh-most in the league.
Elsewhere in the AFC West, the Los Angeles Chargers will travel 24,816 miles (seventh-most), the Las Vegas Raiders will trek 21,099 miles (13th-most) and the Kansas City Chiefs will log 18,401 miles (17th-most) in 2026.
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Manager Dan Wilson said Friday the plan is for the club to piggyback Miller and fellow right-hander Luis Castillo during the next turn. The M’s have yet to decide which of the two will start.
“That’s the approach we’re going to take and we’re ready to roll,” Wilson said. “I think our guys are in a good spot in terms of getting an extra day here, and I think that’s gonna come up huge for some of these guys.”
Miller, who started the season on the injured list with a left oblique strain, made his season debut Wednesday night in Houston, tossing 5 1/3 innings of two-run ball on 81 pitches. Castillo pitched Thursday’s series finale against the Astros, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six over 5 2/3 innings.
The pair is lined up to pitch Tuesday’s home game against the Chicago White Sox. Miller will have had five days of rest, while Castillo will have had the typical four.
Wilson said both players have been accepting of the decision.
“I think they were definitely in a good spot with it and understand it,” Wilson said. “And I think these guys, as we’ve talked about, these guys in this clubhouse, all of them want to do what’s best for the team. And these guys have really taken to that and they’re ready to go.”
Wilson acknowledged that a piggyback situation could get complicated by game flow and situations, but pointed to the potential benefit it could have in giving the bullpen a night off. Either way, it’s a situation that will be evolving for the club as they go.
“This is something that we haven’t done before, so it’s going to be a lot of waiting and seeing and understanding and assessing and making our adjustments as we go,” he said. “But in theory, you can lay it out, and you just don’t know how it’s actually going to play out. So we have to be open to different ways to proceeding, but we’ll take a look at it when we get there.”
The Mariners’ decision to go to a six-man rotation then a piggyback situation with Castillo and Miller come after widespread speculation about what the club’s plans would be when Miller returned from the IL.
When the season started, the assumption was right-hander Emerson Hancock would once again find himself as the odd man out when Miller returned. However, Hancock, a first-round pick at No. 6 overall in the 2020 draft, has earned himself a spot in the rotation during a breakout start to his season. In nine starts this year, he has a 3-2 record, 3.02 ERA and 56 strikeouts to 10 walks over 53 2/3 innings.
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