The restaurant industry is increasingly adopting robot waiters to address labor shortages and improve efficiency. These waist-high machines greet guests, lead them to tables, deliver food and drinks, and carry dirty dishes to the kitchen. While some believe these robots are the industry's future, others argue they are a gimmick and cannot fully replace human servers. Nevertheless, companies like Bear Robotics and Pudu Robotics have deployed thousands of robots worldwide, and many restaurant chains are exploring automation. Labor shortages, pandemic-related concerns, and the increasing acceptance of technology have fueled the rapid adoption of robots in the industry.
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