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BANGKOK, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda is partnering with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to advance the Trusted Thailand initiative. The collaboration showcases both Agoda's and the Thai government's dedication to prioritizing safety and quality standards in tourism.
The initiative by TAT is designed to enhance traveler confidence by certifying accommodations that meet TAT-defined standards in safety measures, secure payment systems, multilingual communication, and accessible transport. Agoda showcases these accommodations by providing special discounts through a dedicated landing page, adding safety updates to its city guides, and displaying the Trusted Thailand logo on certified property pages to promote the initiative. Agoda will also offer special discounts to encourage more short-haul travel to Thailand.
Damien Pfirsch, Chief Commercial Officer at Agoda: "We are thrilled to partner with the Tourism Authority of Thailand on the Trusted Thailand initiative. By highlighting these certified partners in a number of ways and with special discounts to boot, Agoda is promoting travel to Thailand with added peace of mind and at great value. This reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting tourism in Thailand."
Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT governor, added, "Trusted Thailand brings our vision under the Sustainable Tourism Goals (STG 16) program to life by helping travelers feel more confident and inspired when choosing Thailand. Agoda's support in promoting Trusted Thailand is instrumental in realizing our mission to elevate tourism standards to inbound travelers. Through Agoda's channels, millions of travelers will see the Trusted Thailand badge, boosting their confidence when choosing Thailand. This collaboration highlights how public and private partners can work together to elevate travel experiences and deliver meaningful, high-quality journeys across Thailand."
With its extensive network of accommodation, flights, and activities, Agoda offers value-driven experiences, reinforcing Thailand as a key market for tourism. For more information on the campaign, visit www.agoda.com/trustedThailand.
BANGKOK, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda is partnering with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to advance the Trusted Thailand initiative. The collaboration showcases both Agoda's and the Thai government's dedication to prioritizing safety and quality standards in tourism.
The initiative by TAT is designed to enhance traveler confidence by certifying accommodations that meet TAT-defined standards in safety measures, secure payment systems, multilingual communication, and accessible transport. Agoda showcases these accommodations by providing special discounts through a dedicated landing page, adding safety updates to its city guides, and displaying the Trusted Thailand logo on certified property pages to promote the initiative. Agoda will also offer special discounts to encourage more short-haul travel to Thailand.
Damien Pfirsch, Chief Commercial Officer at Agoda: "We are thrilled to partner with the Tourism Authority of Thailand on the Trusted Thailand initiative. By highlighting these certified partners in a number of ways and with special discounts to boot, Agoda is promoting travel to Thailand with added peace of mind and at great value. This reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting tourism in Thailand."
Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT governor, added, "Trusted Thailand brings our vision under the Sustainable Tourism Goals (STG 16) program to life by helping travelers feel more confident and inspired when choosing Thailand. Agoda's support in promoting Trusted Thailand is instrumental in realizing our mission to elevate tourism standards to inbound travelers. Through Agoda's channels, millions of travelers will see the Trusted Thailand badge, boosting their confidence when choosing Thailand. This collaboration highlights how public and private partners can work together to elevate travel experiences and deliver meaningful, high-quality journeys across Thailand."
With its extensive network of accommodation, flights, and activities, Agoda offers value-driven experiences, reinforcing Thailand as a key market for tourism. For more information on the campaign, visit www.agoda.com/trustedThailand.
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Agoda Supports Tourism Authority of Thailand in Promoting Trusted Thailand Initiative
Agoda Supports Tourism Authority of Thailand in Promoting Trusted Thailand Initiative
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Announced alongside M Series Smart Assist Module launch on Kickstarter
NEW YORK, April 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yarbo, a company focused on intelligent yard robotics, today announced the Yarbo Open Platform, a long-term initiative currently under development and planned for release in early 2027. Designed to expand Yarbo's modular yard robot system across both software and hardware, the platform is intended to support deeper customization, broader smart home connectivity, and new forms of user and developer-driven functionality over time. The announcement coincides with the launch of the Smart Assist Module (SAM) for the M Series on Kickstarter.
The Open Platform is not available today. Instead, it reflects Yarbo's roadmap for how its ecosystem may evolve over time, including a three-layer software architecture built around an Open API, SDK, and no-code Automation Editor, as well as a hardware expansion framework designed to support future user-built and developer-built modules.
A Structured Approach to Software Integration and Automation
The Yarbo Open Platform is structured to accommodate different levels of technical expertise, from everyday users to experienced developers. It is designed to provide multiple entry points into the Yarbo ecosystem, enabling both software-driven automation and hardware-level expansion.
On the software side, the platform consists of three layers:
- Yarbo Open API — intended to enable connectivity between Yarbo devices and external platforms, allowing them to participate in broader home automation scenarios.
- Yarbo SDK — a set of development tools, including code libraries and documentation, designed for developers building custom features or integrations.
- Yarbo Automation Editor — a visual, drag-and-drop interface within the Yarbo app that allows users to create automation workflows without writing code.
Together, these components are intended to make automation accessible to a wide range of users, while also supporting more advanced development use cases.
The platform is also designed to support compatibility with widely used smart home ecosystems, including Home Assistant, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa, enabling users to incorporate Yarbo into existing connected home setups.
Extending Capability Through Hardware
In addition to software capabilities, the Open Platform introduces a hardware expansion approach designed to extend Yarbo's functionality beyond its existing modules.
At the center of this is CoreBridge, a standardized hardware interface currently in development that is intended to provide access to Yarbo's mechanical mounting points, power system, and data connections. It is designed to support third-party development and user-built extensions, allowing new types of functionality beyond pre-defined modules.
One example of this extensibility is an electromagnet-based module, which can be attached via CoreBridge to enable Yarbo to latch onto and move objects such as garbage bins. In a potential use scenario, this could enable automated movement of a bin to the curb on collection day and its return afterward.
This combination of software and hardware openness reflects an effort to expand the role of outdoor robotics beyond fixed-function devices.
Smart Assist Module Launch on Kickstarter
Alongside the Open Platform announcement, Yarbo is launching the Smart Assist Module (SAM) for the M Series on Kickstarter.
The module introduces two primary features designed to expand how users interact with their yard robot in everyday use:
- Follow Me Mode — enabling Yarbo to move alongside the user while carrying tools or materials, reducing the need for manual transport during yard work.
- Patrol Mode — allowing Yarbo to move along customizable routes around the property, with features such as remote live view, app-based alerts, and optional audio notifications via its built-in speaker, providing an added layer of awareness and convenience for users managing outdoor spaces.
The Smart Assist Module is positioned as part of Yarbo's broader effort to extend the practical use cases of its modular system.
Looking Ahead
The Yarbo Open Platform is planned for release in early 2027 and is being developed to support both the Y Series and M Series. By introducing a framework that combines software integration, developer tools, and hardware extensibility, Yarbo aims to enable a broader range of applications while allowing users to define how the system evolves over time.
Further details will be shared as development progresses.
About Yarbo
Yarbo is defining a new category of outdoor robotics with its Modular Yard Robot. Known for its automated snow blower robots, Yarbo introduced a modular system designed for year-round use. Powered by a single intelligent core unit, the system supports interchangeable modules for mowing, leaf blowing, snow clearing, and more—creating a more efficient approach to outdoor maintenance for homeowners.
Announced alongside M Series Smart Assist Module launch on Kickstarter
NEW YORK, April 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yarbo, a company focused on intelligent yard robotics, today announced the Yarbo Open Platform, a long-term initiative currently under development and planned for release in early 2027. Designed to expand Yarbo's modular yard robot system across both software and hardware, the platform is intended to support deeper customization, broader smart home connectivity, and new forms of user and developer-driven functionality over time. The announcement coincides with the launch of the Smart Assist Module (SAM) for the M Series on Kickstarter.
The Open Platform is not available today. Instead, it reflects Yarbo's roadmap for how its ecosystem may evolve over time, including a three-layer software architecture built around an Open API, SDK, and no-code Automation Editor, as well as a hardware expansion framework designed to support future user-built and developer-built modules.
A Structured Approach to Software Integration and Automation
The Yarbo Open Platform is structured to accommodate different levels of technical expertise, from everyday users to experienced developers. It is designed to provide multiple entry points into the Yarbo ecosystem, enabling both software-driven automation and hardware-level expansion.
On the software side, the platform consists of three layers:
- Yarbo Open API — intended to enable connectivity between Yarbo devices and external platforms, allowing them to participate in broader home automation scenarios.
- Yarbo SDK — a set of development tools, including code libraries and documentation, designed for developers building custom features or integrations.
- Yarbo Automation Editor — a visual, drag-and-drop interface within the Yarbo app that allows users to create automation workflows without writing code.
Together, these components are intended to make automation accessible to a wide range of users, while also supporting more advanced development use cases.
The platform is also designed to support compatibility with widely used smart home ecosystems, including Home Assistant, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa, enabling users to incorporate Yarbo into existing connected home setups.
Extending Capability Through Hardware
In addition to software capabilities, the Open Platform introduces a hardware expansion approach designed to extend Yarbo's functionality beyond its existing modules.
At the center of this is CoreBridge, a standardized hardware interface currently in development that is intended to provide access to Yarbo's mechanical mounting points, power system, and data connections. It is designed to support third-party development and user-built extensions, allowing new types of functionality beyond pre-defined modules.
One example of this extensibility is an electromagnet-based module, which can be attached via CoreBridge to enable Yarbo to latch onto and move objects such as garbage bins. In a potential use scenario, this could enable automated movement of a bin to the curb on collection day and its return afterward.
This combination of software and hardware openness reflects an effort to expand the role of outdoor robotics beyond fixed-function devices.
Smart Assist Module Launch on Kickstarter
Alongside the Open Platform announcement, Yarbo is launching the Smart Assist Module (SAM) for the M Series on Kickstarter.
The module introduces two primary features designed to expand how users interact with their yard robot in everyday use:
- Follow Me Mode — enabling Yarbo to move alongside the user while carrying tools or materials, reducing the need for manual transport during yard work.
- Patrol Mode — allowing Yarbo to move along customizable routes around the property, with features such as remote live view, app-based alerts, and optional audio notifications via its built-in speaker, providing an added layer of awareness and convenience for users managing outdoor spaces.
The Smart Assist Module is positioned as part of Yarbo's broader effort to extend the practical use cases of its modular system.
Looking Ahead
The Yarbo Open Platform is planned for release in early 2027 and is being developed to support both the Y Series and M Series. By introducing a framework that combines software integration, developer tools, and hardware extensibility, Yarbo aims to enable a broader range of applications while allowing users to define how the system evolves over time.
Further details will be shared as development progresses.
About Yarbo
Yarbo is defining a new category of outdoor robotics with its Modular Yard Robot. Known for its automated snow blower robots, Yarbo introduced a modular system designed for year-round use. Powered by a single intelligent core unit, the system supports interchangeable modules for mowing, leaf blowing, snow clearing, and more—creating a more efficient approach to outdoor maintenance for homeowners.
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Yarbo Introduces Open Platform Strategy, Opening Its Robotics System to Developers and Smart Home Ecosystems
Yarbo Introduces Open Platform Strategy, Opening Its Robotics System to Developers and Smart Home Ecosystems
