In our increasingly modern times, it seems that everything is done by either a computer, a machine or a robot. We can order takeout on our phones with just a few taps and a swipe, we can answer work emails remotely on laptops or other mobile devices, and we have all kinds of modern appliances that help us with every task from cooking to cleaning and more. But will machine automation ever fully replace human customer service teams at restaurants? With the new ballot measure to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, this seemingly far-fetched idea might actually be more realistic than it sounds.

This post from the Washington Post looks at the interest in increasingly automated technology in the foodservice industry, and the possibility of someday having robots complete all the tasks at restaurants that humans once did. With labor costs continuing to rise, having robots and other automated systems prepare food, take orders, and present the bill to a customer could be the way of the future. Of course, not everyone is ready to give up human interaction for a fully automated dining experience. Read on for even more about this controversial issue.

Read the full article here: Minimum-Wage Offensive Could Speed Arrival of Robot-Powered Restaurants