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McDonald's Shanghai Trials Humanoid Robots Amid Job Concerns

3/23/2026

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A McDonald’s in Shanghai, China, has begun a trial using humanoid robots to serve meals and entertain customers.
Videos on social media show Keenon Robotics' robots greeting diners and delivering food.
Keenon Robotics says the trial demonstrates how service automation is integrating into global dining.
Concerns about robots replacing human jobs rise, as Amazon's warehouses now use robots in three-quarters of global deliveries.

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Story summary

A McDonald’s in Shanghai, China, has begun a trial using humanoid robots to serve meals and entertain customers.
Videos on social media show Keenon Robotics' robots greeting diners and delivering food.
Keenon Robotics says the trial demonstrates how service automation is integrating into global dining.
Concerns about robots replacing human jobs rise, as Amazon's warehouses now use robots in three-quarters of global deliveries.