Last Updated:November 29, 2024, 11:37 IST

An Australian vlogger was shown in a widely shared video receiving food from a Chinese robot, which sparked discussions about the effectiveness of automation and how it might affect jobs.

The food sector is changing tremendously due to technology, which brings new and creative methods to improve eating experiences. The industry is adopting cutting-edge technologies, such as AI-powered restaurant services and robotic chefs. Even the delivery process of food is transforming. Social media users are captivated by an Australian travel vlogger named Josie’s video, which showcases an unusual instance of robotic food delivery at a hotel in China. In the Instagram video, the vlogger chronicles the remarkable experience of having a robot serve her food.

After receiving a call from the reception informing her of the delivery, Josie is seen waiting in her hotel room at the start of the video. A short while later, she opens the door to find a streamlined, waist-high robot moving smoothly along the corridor. Adding to its futuristic appeal are its glowing headlights.

Josie waits with the door closed, curious to see if the robot rings her doorbell. As an alternative, the robot calls her over the phone to let her know that her food is ready outside.

After that, the robot opens its “head,” revealing a compartment that holds the carefully packed meal. After getting her food, Josie observes the robot silently leaving, completing the service without a human being involved.

“This is how you get your food delivered in China. Would you prefer this? Or do you want people?” Josie captioned the post. Shared on November 15, the video has amassed over 2.9 million views.

The video has stirred debate among her followers, with users divided on their thoughts. Many users were impressed by the technological breakthrough.

One user said, “This is the future! Absolutely amazing to see this in action.”

Another commented, “Does it wait for a tip?”

“What about the jobs this takes away?” questioned a concerned user on Instagram. Not everyone was impressed, though.

“It feels impersonal. I’d miss the human connection,” another remarked.

Many others argued on the usefulness. “What happens if the robot malfunctions? Sounds risky,” one pointed out.

“Hope it doesn’t eat the food before delivering it!” another joked.