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Edit: this article is several years old. It does seem via researching that this cafe is still in existence. If anyone has a more recent update, I'd love to hear about it. I saw a post on Reddit that was very recent but it was referencing the 2018 article.A total of 10 people with a variety of conditions that restrict their movement have helped control robots in the Dawn Ver cafe.
The robot's controllers earned 1,000 yen (£7) per hour - the standard rate of pay for waiting staff in Japan.
It is hoped the project will give more independence to people with disabilities.
Another amazing innovation in Japan, one that is also very heart-warming. Big respect!
Japanese cafe uses robots controlled by paralysed people
The project aims to give some disabled people more independence, interaction and paid work.www.bbc.com
Edit: this article is several years old. It does seem via researching that this cafe is still in existence. If anyone has a more recent update, I'd love to hear about it. I saw a post on Reddit that was very recent but it was referencing the 2018 article.
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