UR Work ushers in the era of staff-less experience

Chinese co-working space startup UR Work is introducing an immersive, cashier-free and digitally-enhanced experience in its offices, where face recognition and digital payment technologies allow for the removal of the human element.

The high-tech workspace is funded through a partnership with Ant Financial Services Group, the financial affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.

Those who use UR Work could enter into the conference room, fitness room, KTV and laundry room or buy beverages, fast food and snacks without the help of a human workforce. All they need to do is to scan the QR code or look at a screen and blink.