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Human-Operated Robotic Servers

Cafe Dawn Ver.β in Tokyo Employs People to Control Robot Servers

— December 4, 2018 — Tech
Some restaurants are already adopting robot servers, but cafe Dawn ver.β in Tokyo blends human interaction with robotic service. The cafe currently features five OriHime-D robot waiters, which are used to take orders and serve people, but the robots do not act independently. Instead, each of the five robots is controlled remotely so people with disabilities, spinal cord injuries, or diseases like ALS can work and operate the robots from home.

The unique concept driving cafe Dawn ver.β stems from a collaboration between Nippon Foundation, ANA Holdings Inc., and Ory Lab Inc. The idea behind this collaboration was to use technology to help people confined to home get back into the workforce. Employees operating the robots currently receive minimum wage, while also allowing home-bound people to connect with other people.


Image Credit: Dawn ver.β
Trend Themes
1. Human-operated Robotic Servers - The trend of combining human control with robot service in the food industry allows for employment opportunities for people with disabilities and expands their ability to work remotely.
2. Remote Robotic Workforce - The emergence of remote-controlled robot servers opens up new possibilities for individuals with limited physical mobility to work from home and actively participate in the service industry.
3. Inclusive Employment Solutions - The adoption of human-operated robotic servers creates an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity and empowers individuals with disabilities to engage in meaningful employment.
Industry Implications
1. Food Service - The food service industry can leverage human-operated robot servers to enhance customer experience, improve efficiency, and support inclusive workplace practices.
2. Technology - The technology industry has the opportunity to develop and advance remote-controlled robotic systems that enable people with physical limitations to remotely operate robots in various fields.
3. Workforce Inclusion - The concept of human-operated robotic servers highlights the potential for creating innovative solutions that bridge the gap between work and home for individuals with disabilities across industries.
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