Co-manager of Le Cap 180 restaurant, Stephanie Fourmy (L), loads the robot waiter "Bella" in the kitchen, in Cieurac, southwestern France, on May 14, 2024. Created by Chinese start-up Pudu, the robot is equipped with sensors that enable it to identify obstacles and recognise tables. (Photo by Matthieu RONDEL / AFP) (Photo by MATTHIEU RONDEL/AFP via Getty Images)