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This looks like fun! Though we know how often machinery is "out of order". Most places can't consistently keep toilet cubicles "in order" so I don't see there being an issue with humans being replaced. I don't mean that restaurants can't be automated. Moreso that the "human" role in it will likely be more related to mending and servicing the machinery. Or installing new ones/upgrading, inspecting and so on.

I fail to see how there is no human involved though. Is there a robot handing deliveries? Is it a robot that handles callouts to the walk in fridges and freezers not working? It could be, but I'd be suspicious.

Update upon reading further - Looks like the restaurant isn't actually fully automated:

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A spokesperson for McDonald’s told the Guardian that the test concept “is not fully automated”, emphasizing that the restaurant does employ a team comparable to that of a traditional store.

Smaller than a typical McDonald’s, the location is geared towards customers on the go rather than those who plan to dine inside. It limits interactions between team members and customers and uses “enhanced technology that allows the restaurant team to begin preparing customers’ orders when they’re near the restaurant”.

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Agreed.