Saturday, June 27, 2020

Automat - Back To The Future

Do you remember eating at the Automat? My parents took me to one during a trip to NYC back in the 50s:

https://www.6sqft.com/horn-and-hardart-automats-redefining-lunchtime-dining-on-a-dime/

Well guess what - KFC will be bringing back the concept to their restaurants:

https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/restaurant-future-kfc-unveils-automated-store-robots-and-food-lockers

Since ultimately this robot / AI trend will put us all out of work, I'm not certain who will be eating there. I know I won't be.

1 comment:

  1. And the Chinese surge to the front of the pack:

    https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/china-unveils-worlds-first-robotic-and-contactless-restaurant

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