Tony’s Roma’s steakhouse in Carson employs robots to deliver food and collect dishes, responding to decreased business after immigration raids. The robots cost $1100 monthly and have led to reduced work hours for staff. While they make operations more efficient, robots aren’t completely replacing humans. Analysts expect the service robot industry to grow, which may reduce jobs and increase pressure on remaining employees.
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