An AI robot waiter named Alphonso is delighting a cafe’s customers while helping staff, according to its manager.
No. 30 Coffee Lounge in Brandon, Suffolk, recently welcomed Alphonso that has the capability of serving and interacting with customers.
Manager Nicki Plume said it had become the talk of her customers and the robot had been “very helpful”.
She stressed however he was not there to replace staff.
“It’s just helpful for the girls during the day and we open in evenings as an Italian restaurant, so it’s helpful to bring the food over, clearing the tables,” she explained.
“He’s not going to replace anyone, he’s just helping.
“The kids really like him… we were the talk of the old people’s home as well…