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Robot Waiters Debut in Kenya, Raising Labor Concerns

Nairobi's Robot Cafe blends tech novelty with human service, sparking debate on automation's impact on jobs.

Overview

  • Three robots serve food at Nairobi's first Robot Cafe, attracting curious customers.
  • The robots, named Claire, R24, and Nadia, offer limited interaction, requiring human waiters for full service.
  • Cafe owner Mohammed Abbas invested in the robots after seeing similar setups in Asia and Europe.
  • Experts suggest that robotic and human services can coexist in the hospitality industry.
  • Concerns arise over the future of human labor, particularly in Africa's youthful workforce.

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