Humanoid robot Pepper is joining the team at Pizza Hut Asia

Pizza partner: Pepper will be able to help customers with a MasterCard MasterPass.

MasterCard announced Tuesday the launch of a new app for SoftBank Robotics' humanoid robot Pepper, which will enable Pepper to join the team at Pizza Hut Asia.

Pepper, who is designed to interact with humans, will be able to help customers who have a MasterCard MasterPass account, offering customised suggestions, special offers, order-taking and assistance in paying.