UrWork teams up with Ant to go human-less for its services

Chinese co-working space startup UrWork is working with Ant Financial Services Group, the financial affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, to adopt staff-less services solutions in its shared offices.

In increasing numbers of UrWork offices, face recognition and digital payment technologies have replaced the human touch.

For offices that have so far been converted, those who use UrWork facilities can enter conference rooms, fitness rooms, KTVs and laundry rooms - or buy beverages, fast food and snacks - without the help of their fellow man. All they need to do is to scan the QR code or look at a screen and blink.