“I thought I was in a cartoon movie!” said the 64-year-old government employee, marvelling at the contrast with the technological realities outside. While commonplace globally, such automation is a complex feat in Cuba due to the island’s frequent power cuts and a lack of modern technology. Opened seven years ago, the restaurant gradually embraced technology, starting with tablets at tables, followed by Alexa services and culminating in the arrival of Doña Alicia — a food-delivering robot named after the owner’s grandmother — who now assists human waiters in the dining room.Read More
A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba’s tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress
