Robots serving up savory food at artificial intelligence eateries

BEIJING - Would you enjoy a truly unique hotpot experience? If so, you could be warmly served by robots.

A famous hotpot chain has gained even more popularity since it opened its intelligent restaurant in downtown Beijing in October 2018. Patrons eager to visit the establishment often have to wait an average of two hours to get a seat.

There are 18 automatic "machine arms" that constantly work in an intelligent dish sorting room that is between 0 and 4 degrees Centigrade. They are capable of processing up to 8,000 dishes each day. Windows allow guests across the 93-table dining hall to see the operation from start to finish.