Here lies the Waiter, a profession that survived the Black Death, two World Wars, and the invention of fast food, only to be felled by a QR code. They carried heavy trays with grace, memorized complicated orders, and smiled through countless demands for extra ranch dressing. Their ability to balance six plates on one arm will be remembered fondly, though it turns out that skill was surprisingly non-transferable to the digital economy. The robots don't need tips, bathroom breaks, or workers' compensation, making them the preferred employee of the 21st century restaurant industry.