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In Photos: Have you ever been welcomed at a cafe by a robot?

Updated On: 27 August, 2024 07:46 PM IST | Divya Nair

Kenya's Robot Cafe is gaining popularity among citizens in the capital city of Nairobi. (Pics/AFP)

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Robot Cafe is Kenya's first restaurant to employ humanoid robots as waiters
Robot Cafe is Kenya's first restaurant to employ humanoid robots as waiters
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A young patron gets fascinated by the robot that is serving her

A young patron gets fascinated by the robot that is serving her

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A young patron records a video of a robotic waiter using a phone as it delivers her order at the Robot Cafe

A young patron records a video of a robotic waiter using a phone as it delivers her order at the Robot Cafe

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Working alongside human staff, the robots are programmed with artificial intelligence and controlled remotely to provide services that include calling out welcomes to approaching patrons, serving up non-spillable orders and even belting out 'happy birthday' music 

Working alongside human staff, the robots are programmed with artificial intelligence and controlled remotely to provide services that include calling out welcomes to approaching patrons, serving up non-spillable orders and even belting out 'happy birthday' music 

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The humanoid awaits an order at the counter  

The humanoid awaits an order at the counter  

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A waitress hands over the platter to the robot to serve it to the customers

A waitress hands over the platter to the robot to serve it to the customers

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