Cusqueña — Robo-Waiter

Robo-Waiter

Tagged: Thailand, Bangkok, Haijme Restaurant, Samurai Robots

Slow waiter? Perhaps he’s just running low on battery power…

When Lapassarad Thanaphant decided to open the Hajime restaurant in Thailand, she decided to forgo the expense of hiring wait-staff. Instead she spent about 30 million Thai baht (roughly £646 000) on samurai robots.

Now, before you picture some frightening mechanical maniacs from a low budget film, rather think R2D2 with big googly eyes and a silly hat. These friendly little critters will deliver your food, clear your plates and even do a little dance for you – most definitely earning their tip.

The restaurant in Bangkok serves Japanese-style food and has no human wait-staff. You would have to order your food on a touchscreen display unit which will send your robot into a frenzy of activity.

If you don’t believe us, watch the video below and make sure you pop in when you’re next in Thailand.