As Japan grapples with labor shortages and social distancing, SoftBank's robotics arm is offering a solution
TOKYO - SoftBank’s robotics arm said on Monday it will bring a food service robot developed by California-based Bear Robotics to Japan as restaurants grapple with labour shortages and a new socially distanced norm as a result of the novel coronavirus.
Servi will be launched in Japan in January and will cost 99,800 yen per month excluding tax on a three-year plan, SoftBank Group Corp said. The launch leverages SoftBank’s long experience in bringing overseas technology to Japan but reflects the shift away from Son’s earlier focus on humanoid robots.
The launch comes as companies are scrambling to employ technology to offer contactless service and ensure social distancing.SoftBank’s humanoid Pepper robot became the face of the company following its 2014 unveiling but failed to find a global customer base.
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