See moreAt a Japanese restaurant in downtown England, a new robot waiter is constantly moving between tables. Particularly helpful in helping staff clean up finished tables, it carries all the glasses and dishes at once, and returns to the kitchen by itself, while the human staff refreshing the table cloth and prepares the table to welcome the next guest. It surprises some customers, and delights others. The owner expects the robotic staff more than just a tray-bearer in near future, such as communicating with guests about allergies or specific preferences. (Dec 2023)