"Controversial Robotic Waiter 'Plato' Sparks Debate in Small Oregon Town"
The introduction of a robotic server named Plato at a restaurant in Estacada, Oregon has divided the small town, with some customers embracing the new technology while others recoil in fear. The owner of The Cazadero restaurant leased the robot to help alleviate the struggle of finding enough human servers. While some customers expressed fear and anger, others responded with enthusiasm. The owner clarified that Plato is not replacing human servers but rather assisting them in delivering food and bussing tables. The restaurant hopes that customers will continue to tip human servers for their service.