Pakistan is taking a step towards modern technology as locally developed robots have started
serving food at a restaurant in Karachi. These robot waitresses are attracting customers by
delivering food to dining tables and offering a unique experience.

The robots, named Robia and Jojo, were developed by Pakistani engineer Syed Osama Aziz.
He has introduced these machines at his restaurant, bringing a modern touch to Karachi’s
traditional food scene.

Robia and Jojo have white round heads, dark face covers, and blinking red LED eyes. They
also wear black shawls around their necks, similar to the traditional dupatta worn by women in
the region.

When Robia arrives at a customer’s table, she introduces herself through an electronic voice.
She says, “Welcome to Sicilian. My name is Robia.” The robot then delivers food, including
freshly prepared pizzas, to customers.

Syed Osama Aziz developed these robots using mostly locally manufactured parts. He
designed their circuit boards and programmed the machines in his own laboratory. However,
some electronic components had to be imported because the required equipment is not easily
available in Pakistan.

The robots were developed through his robotics company with support from friends and other
technical experts. Aziz also has a workshop in Multan, Punjab, where he manufactures these
machines.

Robotic staff are becoming more common in countries such as China and other East Asian
nations. Robots are being used in restaurants to deliver food and in hotels to welcome guests.
They are also performing tasks such as cleaning and customer service.

However, robot waitresses are still uncommon in Pakistan. Robia and Jojo are therefore
attracting attention from curious customers who want to experience this new technology.
At present, customers must take food directly from the robots’ serving trays. If they need help, a
human staff member assists them.

Aziz wants to improve the robots and add more advanced features in the future. He plans to
introduce camera-based and image-processing technology to make them smarter.
With these improvements, the robots may be able to recognise customers by looking at them.
They could also remember previous orders and suggest food according to customers’
preferences.

The project highlights the growing interest in robotics and locally developed technology in
Pakistan. These innovations could create new opportunities for the country’s technology
industry and bring modern services to local businesses.

Source: Agence France-Presse (AFP)

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