Country Garden builds world-first robotic restaurant
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Chinese property-development company Country Garden has launched the world’s first robotic restaurant, in Guangdong.
Built by Country Garden’s subsidiary Qianxi Group, the restaurant occupies a 2000sqm area, featuring sections including Chinese food, hot pot and fast food. Diners are served by more than 20 in-house robots designed for different tasks including cooking and serving food.
“The Qianxi robot restaurant has innovatively achieved both software-hardware integration and man-machine cooperation,” said Zhao Chunsheng, mechanical engineering specialist, and academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
“It helps to better run a smooth operation through the practical application of robots. Qianxi has the most advanced technology with a vast product lineup. It fills the market gap and will have a significant impact on benchmarking in adding value to industry development as well,” he said.
According to the company, the Qianxi robotic restaurant can serve some 600 customers with 200 menu items thanks to fast serving time. The launch of the robotic restaurant is in line with efforts to reduce physical contact between people during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile, Qianxi Group says it aims to build centralized kitchens in Hong Kong and Macau.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary motivation behind Country Garden's decision to launch a robotic restaurant?
What is the primary motivation behind Country Garden's decision to launch a robotic restaurant?
The company states the launch of the robotic restaurant aligns with efforts to reduce physical contact between people, particularly relevant during the Covid-19 pandemic. This suggests a focus on public health and safety measures.
Q.How efficient is the new robotic restaurant in terms of customer service and menu variety?
How efficient is the new robotic restaurant in terms of customer service and menu variety?
The Qianxi robotic restaurant is capable of serving around 600 customers. It offers an extensive selection of 200 menu items, thanks to its fast serving time, demonstrating significant operational capacity and variety.
Q.What are Country Garden's future expansion plans for its robotic restaurant concept?
What are Country Garden's future expansion plans for its robotic restaurant concept?
Qianxi Group, the subsidiary of Country Garden, has stated its intention to build centralised kitchens in both Hong Kong and Macau. This indicates a plan for further development and geographical expansion.
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