Sizzler turns to robotic waiters for distancing

SLRT, the operator of Sizzler in Thailand, has launched food delivery robots in a move to address health concerns by providing more contactless services, as well as improve productivity.

Nongchanok Stananonth, the company’s assistant vice-president for marketing, said three intelligent robot waiters were made available to provide services at its Siam Center branch two days ago.

The store is piloting the robots.

The company plans to extend the delivery robot services to another 20 major restaurants by the end of January next year.

The robot waiters will take customers to tables, serve food, collect plates and even sing on customers’ birthdays.

“Robot services are responding to the situation,…