KT Introduces New Restaurant AI Service Robots

KT Corp. unveiled two new artificial intelligence (AI) service robots designed for restaurants and revealed its plans to expand the use of the same machines to PC cafes, indoor golf hubs, and smart production factories.

KT is targeting restaurants with the release of its new robots. The machines aim to make work in the dining places easier and more efficient for owners. The company said that by employing AI service robots, restaurants could greatly lessen the burden of store operations.

According to The Korea Times, the two robots that were launched by KT Corp. were made by LG Electronics and Bear Robotics. With the addition of these two models to KT’s portfolio, the company has a total of five AI-based service robots now.

In comparison to the older models, these two are said to have remarkably improved driving stability and marketing utilization. These next-generation service machines can carry food and beverages in various indoor environments.

It can also work on interiors with uneven tile floors and other uneven surfaces. This is possible as it uses optimized suspension structures and cushioning devices to achieve stability.

Moreover, with improved stability, they can now be operated alongside multiple robots at the same time and in the same space. The new KT service robots are also equipped with a display screen that customers can use as a store guide.

"The next-generation service robots are products of KT's accumulated know-how and are expected to increase work efficiency and customer satisfaction," KT Corp’s head of AI robot business, Lee Sang Ho, said in a statement. "We will provide differentiated customer value through our data-driven and intelligent robot platform capability and establish ourselves as the best service robot company in Korea."