Some have cat-like faces and even purr when you scratch their heads. But are robot waiters the future? It’s a question the restaurant industry is increasingly trying to answer. Many think robot ...

LG’s Lee Sam-soo says the investment reflects the company’s belief that robots have an “inevitable role in the future.” A weekly newsletter by David Pierce designed to tell you everything ...

SoftBank Robotics (SBRG) and China's Keenon Robotics plan to work together to make robot waiters widely available in Japan and Singapore. According to the two companies, the use of robots as ...

So Sakai asked her helper to be absent while she works as a waitress via the robot. But the benefits are worth it as it gives her the feeling of transcending her muscular atrophy, she said.

Footage has emerged from Henan Province, China of a restaurant using a robotic waitress to serve food and greet customers. The video shows the human-sized robot is automatically carrying dishes ...