'New revolution' promises to end tedious tasks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'New revolution' promises to end tedious tasks

China Daily  

Your next dish, package or takeout could arrive at your doorstep via a Chinese-made robot, as delivery robots have developed rapidly in the country and are now venturing into overseas markets. Li Tong, founder and CEO of Keenon, attributed the momentum of Chinese robotics companies abroad to opportunities amid COVID-19-related disruptions, when delivery robots greatly eased manpower shortages and reduced human-to-human contact for safety. Uber Eats, the food delivery service of ride-hailing company Uber Technologies, announced last month a partnership with Coco Robotics to expand autonomous sidewalk delivery in Los Angeles. In China, companies like Pudu Technology and Keenon Robotics are key players, providing robots that deliver food, packages and other items efficiently in various controlled environments.

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Robot waiters in Kenya create a buzz. But there are concerns about what it means for human labor
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Robot waiters in Kenya create a buzz. But there are concerns about what it means for human labor

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — Children giggle as young people flash their smartphones to film robots carrying plates of freshly prepared meals on their inbuilt trays to deliver to diners in a busy eatery in Kenya’s capital. This is the Robot Cafe, believed to be the first of its kind in Nairobi and East Africa, where three robots glide among human waiters …

Human Or Robot? Waitress At China Restaurant Leaves Internet Confused
6 months ago

Human Or Robot? Waitress At China Restaurant Leaves Internet Confused

News 18  

There has been a massive shift in the way restaurants are run these days with the advent of technology. In recent times, there has been a rapid integration of technology in the food service industry with many restaurants across countries deploying robots for daily operations. Recently, a clip has gone viral on social media where a humanoid robot can be …

Small Wonder: Robots are taking over as waiters, servers in restaurants. Soon, they will prepare food too
9 months ago

Small Wonder: Robots are taking over as waiters, servers in restaurants. Soon, they will prepare food too

Firstpost  

Alphadroid, an India robotics company is trying to integrate robotics in India’s hospitality sector, like hotels and fine dining. In India, several startups are also working tirelessly to develop an indigenously, completely made-in-India robot, while others, like Alphadroid are coming up with ingenious ways to integrate already existing robotics into the world as we know it.is Alphadroid, a RaaS or …

A Taste of Tomorrow: Robo-servers ‘Ruby’ & ‘Diva’ roll out the red carpet at ‘The Robot Restaurant’
1 year, 2 months ago

A Taste of Tomorrow: Robo-servers ‘Ruby’ & ‘Diva’ roll out the red carpet at ‘The Robot Restaurant’

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW “Ruby” and “Diva” serving delectable dishes to diners at “The Robot Restaurant,” a recent addition to Lucknow’s culinary scene. In a scene reminiscent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent tea encounter with a robot in Gujarat, Artificial Intelligence-based robo-servers -- affectionately known as “Ruby” and “Diva -- are now elevating the culinary experience for patrons in the heart of …

At Your Service: Robots are already taking over one of US’ most common jobs - waiting tables
1 year, 8 months ago

At Your Service: Robots are already taking over one of US’ most common jobs - waiting tables

Firstpost  

Restaurants are turning to robo-waiters or robots, that act as waiters, because of labour shortages. Another drawback is that robot waiters may not be able to provide the same level of customer service as human staff. To tackle this it’s best if restaurant managers have a mix of human staff and robot waiters, working together, an approach Zhai has taken. …

Are robot waiters the future? Some restaurants think so
1 year, 8 months ago

Are robot waiters the future? Some restaurants think so

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Restaurants are pretty chaotic places, …

Human Interest: Will Rise of The Robots Leave Us Jobless? News18 Gets Expert View
1 year, 11 months ago

Human Interest: Will Rise of The Robots Leave Us Jobless? News18 Gets Expert View

News 18  

With the rapid technological advancements in the past few years, the world noticed China, the US, Japan and South Korea becoming the top countries in terms of the usage of robots. The debate The rise of robots or smart tech has baffled many including now-Twitter boss Elon Musk, who once said: “Robots will be able to do everything better than …

Robots give diners a taste of the future
1 year, 11 months ago

Robots give diners a taste of the future

China Daily  

A robot "waitress" delivers food to customers at a restaurant in Fuzhou, Fujian province. To seize upon the business opportunity, various domestic robot manufacturers, including Siasun, Uditech and Keenon, have become increasingly more engaged in research and development in the area of service robotics in recent years. Working in collaboration with domestic appliances manufacturer Beko, researchers from the University of …

These cute robots could deliver your next coffee
2 years, 3 months ago

These cute robots could deliver your next coffee

CNN  

CNN — Trundling around the hallways of Hong Kong’s Cyberport innovation hub, the little Rice Robot is on a mission. Rice Robotics Describing Rice as “your friendly neighborhood robot,” Lee hopes it can help the hospitality sector combat labor shortages as the population ages, while appealing to the post-pandemic demand for heightened hygiene protocols. He believes “this type of delivery …

Robots hit the streets as demand for food delivery grows in US
3 years, 1 month ago

Robots hit the streets as demand for food delivery grows in US

Deccan Chronicle  

Ann Arbor, Michigan: Robot food delivery is no longer the stuff of science fiction. “We saw demand for robot usage just go through the ceiling,” said Alastair Westgarth, the CEO of Starship Technologies, which recently completed its 2 millionth delivery. Kim prefers robots to third-party delivery companies like DoorDash, which charge significantly more and sometimes cancel orders if they didn’t …

Welcome to Dubai’s RoboCafe, run by robot chefs and waiters
3 years, 10 months ago

Welcome to Dubai’s RoboCafe, run by robot chefs and waiters

Live Mint  

Nothing says social distancing quite like Dubai's RoboCafe, where robots have replaced their human overlords. "It's a good idea, especially right now," said Emirati customer Jamal Ali Hassan, whose piping hot beverage was delivered with no spills. "I'm a bit of a tech nerd, so seeing the little robots, like the roomba vacuum delivering food, and the different armatures -- …

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