Approximately 10 individuals with varying degrees of mobility limitations are employed as robot operators at the Dawn Ver café, each receiving a wage of 1000 yen ($7.66) per hour, which is the customary rate for waiting staff in Japan. The ultimate objective of the project is to increase autonomy for those with disabilities. According to the BBC, this innovative initiative has yielded positive outcomes.

Ory, a Japanese start-up, has designed robots known as OriHime-D for use in the residences of individuals with limited mobility due to disabilities. These robots are capable of executing tasks such as moving, observing, conversing with patrons, and carrying items, even if the operator can only control the robots with their eyes. These functionalities have been custom-built into the robots for deployment in cafes.

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