A California restaurant struggling with a shortage of workers has employed a food delivery robot.
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The Sugar Mediterranean Bistro revealed their newest member of staff in a video clip uploaded to Facebook.
The post read: "Look at our new team member."
Ana Ortiz, the general manager of the restaurant, says that the robot has been a "lifesaver" and has helped out other members of staff.
She told KOVR-TV: "It is a lifesaver. You know, it helps us bring out all of the food.
"The table that is closest to the patio, I press 'go' and it will take it right out."
The robot has proved to be a hit but Ortiz wants to retain human interaction with the customers.
She said: "We don't want to give that up. We love to see our people. We love to see their faces. We love to see them happy and after a while, they become family to us."