At several restaurants ... Tokyo, robotic felines glide effortlessly between tables, balancing trays of steaming dishes. With a flick of the ears and a cheerful “Meow,” robots announce fresh ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Robot Restaurant, located in Tokyo's Shinjuku district, is home to a nightly cabaret show with giant neon robots. Produced by Jenner Deal Follow BI Video ...

But are robot waiters the future? It’s a question the restaurant industry is increasingly trying to answer. Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages.

Japanese online shopping giant Rakuten Group Inc is considering introducing autonomous mobile robots to deliver goods amid a ...

At one of the chain’s Tokyo restaurants, 71-year-old Yasuko Tagawa estimated that half her job now involves some form of robotic assistance. At one point, Tagawa told a robot, “Thanks for your ...