Kitchen robot in Riga cooks up new future for fast food
By AFP
07 August 2021 |
4:19 pm
In Latvia's capital, a pasta order comes in and a robotic arm springs into action at the Roboeatz eatery. Within 5 minutes, a piping hot plate is ready. Roboeatz aims to revolutionise the fast food industry with its innovative use of technology.
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