IN a restaurant newly opened in Chengdu, capital city of Sichuan province, four robots are busy waiting tables.
The robots, 1.3 metres tall and capable of lifting up to 3kg, can deliver dishes, collect empty plates and communicate with customers in simple sentences.
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