20 robots offer service at restaurant in China's Harbin

2013-02-14 02:24:04 GMT2013-02-14 10:24:04(Beijing Time)

A consumer takes a photo of a robot waiter in a restaurant in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 13, 2013. The restaurant, offering service by 20 robots, started operating on Wednesday, attracting many consumers. (Xinhua)

A robot waiter brings Jiaozi, or Chinese dumplings, to a consumer in a restaurant in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 13, 2013. The restaurant, offering service by 20 robots, started operating on Wednesday, attracting many consumers. (Xinhua)

A robot waiter brings dishes of food to consumers in a restaurant in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 13, 2013. The restaurant, offering service by 20 robots, started operating on Wednesday, attracting many consumers. (Xinhua)

A robot chef (red) cooks Jiaozi, or Chinese dumplings, in a restaurant in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 13, 2013. The restaurant, offering service by 20 robots, started operating on Wednesday, attracting many consumers. (Xinhua)