In China, your next soft-serve cone might just be handed over by a robot that doesn’t know the meaning of a tea break, never asks for a pay rise, and—miraculously—actually gets your order right every time. This automated kiosk churns out treats in a mere 30 seconds, serving as a chillingly efficient window into the future of food service. While tourists marvel at the gadgetry, any teenager eyeing up a Saturday job behind the counter might want to start learning how to code instead.
