This is the story from Kenya, where robots have seized the dining scene by storm in the capital, Nairobi. They are now working as waiters at a stylish new café that has become the city’s latest craze. Designed in a simple humanoid form, these robots greet guests and bring food, providing a one-of-a-kind futuristic experience.
Robots have officially crashed into reality, having previously been the subject of science fiction films and crazy imaginations. People used to believe that robots were just for the wealthy, like yachts or private islands, but robots have now invaded every part of the world, from New York’s skyscrapers to Nairobi’s bustling streets. Yes, you read it correctly: robots have come in Kenya, and they are not just hanging out; they are also waiting tables. In an unexpected twist, robots are suddenly the trendiest waiting staff in town. Forget about the typical human waiter, with his charming grin and iffy recall.
Kenya has upped its game with robot servers. The concept of robots serving food has sparked excitement among the local community, demonstrating that nothing shouts futurist dining experience like being offered a drink of water by a machine that does not require tips.
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A customer first time going to the Café said , “ I am first time here and being served by a robot is something that I don’t know if it’s happening in most hotels in Kenya , so I came here to get the experience and I can see everything is okay”. Nairobi’s latest sensation a robot Café has become the talk of the Town.
Every day, folks flock to this establishment merely to see a robot in action. The robots, fashioned in a simple humanoid form, come equipped with arms that double as trees. Not only do they deliver your meal, but they also greet you with a robotic cheerfulness that would make even the most seasoned waiter jealous. Muhammad Abbas created this futuristic Café after traveling through Asia and deciding that Nairobi needed some robotic flair.
Inspired by the variety of robots he encountered during his travels. He expressed, “ its kind of common in businesses in South and Central Asia -Japan, Thailand and China . We try to become like a part of that you know sophisticated technology in the world”. Abbas knew that he had to bring a few of these mechanical Marvels back home and so Nairobi got its first robot Café where the servers might be made of metal, but the buzz is 100% real.
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Wait, before one start thinking that Kenya has entered robot apocalypse, lets address the elephant in the room. Kenya has been grappling with high unemployment rates leading to protest and calls for the President’s resignation. So, the arrival of these robots might seem like the last thing the country needs? Are these robots really here to take jobs or are they just here to add a little bit of tech pizzas to the Kenyan dining experience.
Fear not , robots are not about to take over completely as one human employee at the café Ruth Wanjiru puts it there is still plenty for people to do. She confided: “I have to pick the order because the robots can’t , secondly the robots do not do the clearance. We personally do the clearance. Thirdly the robots do not cook so it’s the chefs and staff. There’s a lot that the humans are doing that the robots can’t”.
In the end it seems like the robots are more of a novelty than a threat serving up a side of entertainment with every dish. They might have arms, but they are not there to roll up their sleeves and take over the kitchen. So, while Nairobi gets a taste of the future human wait staff can breathe a little easier knowing they won’t be replaced by robots anytime soon. At least not until someone invents a robot that can Master the art of small talks and handle a demanding customer with grace. If that happens it will be a true game changer .