Developed by Silicon Valley-based startup IntBot, the platform represents a new generation of physical AI agents driven by real-world perception, contextual reasoning and natural interaction, enabling seamless operation in complex public environments.<\/p>\n “San Jos\u00e9 continues to lead in applying emerging technologies in ways that improve everyday experiences for residents and visitors,” said San Jos\u00e9 City Manager Jennifer Maguire. “Introducing IntBot at SJC reflects our commitment to thoughtful innovation that strengthens customer service while supporting our city’s reputation as a global technology hub.”<\/p>\n “We expect thousands of visitors from around the world for the FIFA World Cup, and thanks to IntBot, they’ll receive clear directions, real-time terminal information, and answers in more than 50 languages,” said San Jos\u00e9 Mayor Matt Mahan. “We’re partnering with local start-ups to improve service delivery and raise the bar for customer experience.”<\/p>\n “San Jos\u00e9 sits at the center of global innovation, and our Airport is a natural place to introduce technologies that are shaping the future,” said Mookie Patel, director of aviation at San Jos\u00e9 Mineta International Airport. “By piloting IntBot, we’re exploring how artificial intelligence can enhance the passenger journey while reinforcing SJC’s role as the gateway to Silicon Valley.”<\/p>\n “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,” said\u00a0Lei Yang, CEO of IntBot. “This deployment at San Jos\u00e9 Mineta International Airport marks an important milestone in bringing socially intelligent robots into one of the busiest public hubs, demonstrating how these systems can operate reliably at scale. We are just beginning to unlock what this technology will enable across industries.”<\/p>\n The deployment aligns with the City of San Jos\u00e9’s broader commitment to responsible innovation and the use of technology to improve public services.<\/p>\n As one of the nation’s most reliable airports and the closest airport to the heart of Silicon Valley, SJC frequently partners with technology companies to pilot new tools that enhance the passenger experience.<\/p>\n The four-month IntBot pilot is part of SJC’s ongoing efforts to explore technologies that improve customer service, accessibility and operational efficiency while maintaining the Airport’s reputation as the Bay Area’s simplest and most convenient airport.<\/p>\n About San Jos\u00e9 Mineta International Airport (SJC): Fly Simple About IntBot ![\"IntBot's](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cba790761774ce29f527ea6fe004c6b5.jpeg\")
<\/a> IntBot’s interactive AI-powered humanoid robot, \u201cJos\u00e9,\u201d at San Jos\u00e9 Mineta International Airport. <\/p>\n
Fueled by a culture of innovation, San Jos\u00e9 Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the Bay Area’s easiest and most dependable Airport due to its medium size, simple layout, temperate climate and location. SJC is located just minutes from downtown San Jos\u00e9 \u2013 the Bay Area’s largest city and the Capital of Silicon Valley. SJC is a self\u2010supporting enterprise owned and operated by the City of San Jos\u00e9. SJC was rated California’s top-performing airport for on-time departures by Cirium in 2024 and 2025. SJC currently offers nonstop service to more than 40 domestic and international destinations. The Airport’s two fixed-base operators, as well as several corporate aviation tenants, serve the business aviation needs of Silicon Valley; corporate and general aviation traffic represents more than a quarter of aircraft operations at SJC. For more information and to connect with SJC on social media, visit flysanjose.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
IntBot\u00a0is a San Jose-based robotics company building socially intelligent humanoid robots designed to operate autonomously in real-world human environments. When robots operate around people – not behind cages – social interaction becomes an essential part of the task. IntBot’s robots interpret human intent, understand social context, and respond naturally in dynamic public settings such as hotels, conferences, and campuses. By combining real-time multimodal perception with a closed-loop interaction system, IntBot delivers reliable social autonomy that improves through real-world deployment data. IntBot is live in hospitality today, laying the foundation for scalable human-robot collaboration across service industries. For more information, visit IntBot’s website.<\/p>\n Cision <\/p>\n