"The robots were part of the grand opening of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum restaurant. The robots were requested by the museum to draw attention through a temporary greeting. Mission accomplished!"
"The robots were not involved in any service or operational functions. And if you didn't visit prior to today, you missed them."
A McDonald's in Shanghai showcased humanoid robots from Keenon Robotics to greet customers during a promotional event at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum restaurant. The robots were not intended to replace human employees but to attract attention. McDonald's clarified that the robots were part of a temporary stunt and did not perform any operational functions. The media coverage surrounding the event exaggerated the implications of humanoid robots in the workforce, as the robots were only present for a limited time.
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