The RoboSketch Experience at the Huston-Tillotson University Gala
That's exactly what we did for the Huston-Tillotson University Gala, a high-end celebration for over 650 attendees in Austin, Texas. This wasn't just about drawing portraits. This was about creating a futuristic, interactive art experience that could handle massive volume while keeping the energy electric and the guest experience personal.
Spoiler alert: We crushed it. And the partnership that came from this event? Still going strong.
Let's talk numbers. We had roughly 650 guests expected to attend this gala. Our goal was to get as many of them as possible through the RoboSketch experience within a 4-hour window. If you do the math, that's about 162 guests per hour, or roughly one sketch every 90 seconds if we ran a single bot.
Yeah, that wasn't going to cut it.
The expectation was ultra-high-end. This wasn't a casual corporate mixer, this was a prestigious university gala with one of the greatest performers of all time on the roster. The vibe needed to scream elegance, innovation, and flawless execution.
So we made a decision: Deploy all five robots.
Here's the thing about the RoboSketch Experience — it's already impressive with one bot. But when you line up five drawing robots on a sleek table, with a massive TV screen behind them showcasing the AI rendering and sketching process in real-time? That's a showstopper.
Each guest would step up, get their photo taken, watch the AI render their portrait on the big screen, and then watch one of the five bots bring their sketch to life. The entire experience became a performance, not just a transaction.
Here's where most "tech activations" fail: They lean so hard into the gadgetry that they forget the human element. Guests stand there awkwardly while a machine does its thing, wondering if they should stay or walk away.
We solved that problem with intentional engagement.
While the AI was rendering and the robots were sketching, our team was actively talking to guests. We asked about their night, hyped up the final sketch, explained the technology, and made them feel seen. The robot was doing the drawing, but we were doing the hosting.
Guests didn't feel like they were "waiting" — they felt like they were part of an interactive experience.
The robots were cool, but our team made the experience memorable.
And let's be real — when you're at a gala with Aretha Franklin performing, there are a LOT of other experiential moments competing for attention. The fact that guests kept coming back to our station throughout the night? That's the ultimate compliment.
The client, a prominent Austin-based DMC (Destination Management Company), was ecstatic. And that's not just marketing talk. They literally told us they were thrilled with how we handled the volume, the guest experience, and the overall vibe of the activation.
But here's the real proof: This wasn't our first rodeo with them, and it definitely wasn't our last.
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That's the kind of client relationship we live for. Not one-off transactions. Long-term partnerships built on trust, execution, and consistent results.
The TV screen turns the entire process into a spectacle. Guests who aren't even in line stop to watch the robots work.
With five bots running, we can process massive guest counts without creating bottlenecks.
Every guest walks away with a custom AI-rendered sketch of their face. It's not a generic photo — it's art.
Guests don't just post their sketch on Instagram — they talk about the experience. That's brand recall gold for corporate clients.
It scales — whether you're hosting 200 people or 2,000, we can adjust the bot count and staffing to match your needs.
Whether you're hosting a gala for 650 or a corporate mixer for 150, we've got the tech, the team, and the track record to make it unforgettable. From RoboSketch to 360 booths to full-scale event production, Enloe Entertainment brings innovation and execution to every project.