Robot chicken butchers, brought to you by Covid-19


Flippy the robot demonstrates its ability to man a fry station at Miso Robotics in Pasadena, California. — Los Angeles Times/TNS

The trend toward robots and computers taking jobs people have held is getting a big push from Covid-19.

A human face behind the counter is traditionally a welcome sight, but now people are warier of close contact with strangers. That opens the door to robots taking orders, flipping burgers, even delivering room service meals.

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