A McDonald’s restaurant in Shanghai, China has been testing humanoid robots on the restaurant floor, with videos of the robots spreading quickly on social media.
A McDonald's in Shanghai has begun deploying humanoid robots (from KEENON Robotics) to serve customers.
> These humanoid robots provide information, greet guests, and help enliven the atmosphere.
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The robots, built by Chinese firm Keenon Robotics, were seen serving food, collecting used trays, greeting customers, and answering questions.
In footage that circulated online, diners appeared to be taking the robots in stride. Some children even chased smaller animal-shaped machines around the restaurant.
The robots wore McDonald’s signature red-and-yellow uniforms. Keenon posted a clip of the deployment to social media, calling it a trial run.
“Our Humanoid series are leading the squad and hitting the streets,” the company wrote.
“It’s a showcase of how service automation is becoming a seamless part of global dining, and how technology brings more smiles to every mealtime,” Keenon added.
Keenon’s machines are not new to service environments. The company has previously deployed robots in supermarkets and hotels in several countries.
This Shanghai McDonald’s trial expands that track record into fast food, one of the world’s most high-volume service industries.
The robots handled a mix of tasks during the trial — delivering food to tables, removing trays, providing information to customers, and welcoming guests at the door.
McDonald’s had not responded to requests for comment as of publication time. It remains unclear whether the Shanghai trial is a one-off test or part of a broader company rollout.
No statement from McDonald’s corporate has confirmed or denied plans to roll out humanoid robots beyond this single location.
The company has not said how long the trial will run or whether it plans to expand the program.
That leaves a lot of open questions, but for now the footage speaks for itself — robots in uniform, doing the job.
Keenon Robotics has previously deployed its machines in hotels and supermarkets, so the transition to a quick-service restaurant setting is an extension of its existing playbook.
McDonald’s (MCD) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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