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A cafe staffed by robot waiters controlled remotely by paralysed people has opened in Tokyo, Japan.
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.
The OriHime-D robots used in the cafe were developed by Japanese start-up Ory and were originally created to be used in the homes of people with disabilities that severely restrict their movement.
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.
The OriHime-D robots used in the cafe were developed by Japanese start-up Ory and were originally created to be used in the homes of people with disabilities that severely restrict their movement.
Japanese cafe uses robots controlled by paralysed people
The project aims to give some disabled people more independence, interaction and paid work.
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