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Tokyo snack bar staffed entirely by remote workers via avatars
Original: People work via avatars at new snack bar in Tokyo
A new snack bar in Tokyo is letting people work through robot avatars, serving customers remotely instead of being physically present. The unusual setup highlights how avatar technology is being tested in everyday hospitality jobs, opening work opportunities for people who cannot easily commute or leave home.
Why now: The novel use of avatar robots in a real service business is drawing attention as a glimpse of remote work's future.
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- People work via avatars at new snack bar in Tokyo · Asia News Network
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