London restaurants are hiring robots for cooking and serving, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness while not fully replacing human workers. Robots like “Robbie,” a server, assist but require human operation for tasks like food delivery. While robots excel in repetitive tasks and batch cooking, chefs argue they cannot replace the creativity and personal touch needed in culinary arts. The trend aims to address labor shortages without eliminating the human element in dining experiences.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/robot-waiters-chefs-work-in-restaurants-9.7019601