Keenon DINERBOT T8 with 5 Year Warranty
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- BRAND:
- KEENON
- MODEL:
- T8
- ORIGIN:
- China
- Warranty:
- 60 MONTHS
- AVAILABILITY:
- ALLOW 2-4 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY
- SKU:
- KEENON-T8
Keenon DINERBOT T8 with 5 Year Warranty
Few restaurant floor plans are ever redrawn for technology. Tables are placed where the room allows, aisles narrow as the evening fills, and a service robot either fits into that reality or stays parked by the pass. The Keenon DINERBOT T8 with 5 Year Warranty starts from the room rather than the robot. It is a compact delivery robot that works through the gaps a busy dining room leaves open, carries orders to the table and then lets the guest finish the job. Staff no longer walk every plate across the floor, and they gain time for the conversations that bring guests back.
Robots Europa, based in Dublin, sells and supplies the DINERBOT T8 to restaurants, cafés, hotels and catering operators throughout the European Union and the DACH region. Robots Europa prepares each quotation, arranges delivery to the venue and remains the point of contact for support once the robot is in service.
Background
Keenon Robotics and the DINERBOT range
Keenon Robotics is a manufacturer of commercial service robots with its headquarters at Building 56, No.1000 Jinhai Road, Pudong District, Shanghai, China. Its DINERBOT family is aimed at food service, and the range covers several footprints and tray layouts, so that an operator can match the machine to the venue. Within this family, the T8 is the compact model. It is designed for dining rooms where space between tables is limited and where a larger robot would spend more time waiting than moving.
How the T8 finds its way
Two pieces of technology carry most of the T8's daily work. The first is mapping. The robot builds precise positioning maps from spatial data that it collects as it moves through the venue, which gives it a dependable picture of the room. The second is route planning. Keenon's patented AI algorithms work out efficient routes between the kitchen and the tables, so that each delivery runs as directly as the room allows. The T8 is offered in two versions, the T8 (LS, laser mapping) and the T8 LB, and Robots Europa advises which of them suits a particular venue.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Versions | T8 (LS, laser mapping); T8 LB |
| Weight | 34kg (74.96lbs) |
| Moving speed | 1.0m/s (3.28ft/s) |
| Slope angle | 5° |
| Total load capacity | 20 kg (44 lbs) |
| Battery life | Up to 15h |
| Minimum passage width | 55 cm (21.65") |
| Touch screen | 10.1" |
| Tray | 300° open tray with tray sensors |
| Obstacle detection | 3 stereo vision sensors; detects common high obstacles and those under 5cm |
| Chassis | Self-developed 4.0 shock-absorbing chassis with rigid stabiliser construction |
Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.
Keenon has not published the battery capacity, the IP rating, the operating temperature, the package contents, the Wi-Fi and connectivity details or the noise level, and Robots Europa confirms each of these at quotation.
How does the DINERBOT T8 manage narrow aisles and obstacles?
The T8 is built to move where space is limited. It navigates passages as narrow as 55 cm, so it can work between closely set tables, along banquettes and through the narrow routes many urban venues depend on. Its overall weight of 34kg keeps the machine manageable, and a moving speed of 1.0m/s suits a dining room where guests stand up, children wander and staff cross its path.
Safety in that setting depends on what the robot can see. The T8 uses three stereo vision sensors. They detect common high obstacles, such as table edges and people, as well as low objects under 5cm, such as a dropped bag or a stray chair leg. Underneath, Keenon's self-developed 4.0 shock-absorbing chassis, with its rigid stabiliser construction and premium-grade materials, keeps the platform steady, so that drinks and plates arrive as they left the kitchen. The robot also handles slopes of up to 5°, which covers the gentle ramps and thresholds found in many older buildings.
How do guests collect their order from the DINERBOT T8?
A delivery robot saves the most time when nobody has to unload it. The T8 is designed for self-pickup. Its tray is open across 300°, so a seated guest can reach the plate from the side as well as from the front. Tray sensors register when an item has been lifted, and voice and visual guidance on the 10.1" touch screen tells guests what to take and when the robot is ready to leave. Once the tray is clear, the T8 heads back for the next order.
For the venue, this changes how service is organised. Kitchen staff load the robot, the T8 carries up to 20 kg in total to the table, and the guest completes the handover. Front-of-house staff can stay with the tables that need attention. With a battery life of up to 15h, the robot can cover a long trading day, from breakfast through to the end of dinner service, without being taken out of rotation.
Who is the Keenon DINERBOT T8 for?
The clearest fit is the independent restaurant or café with a tight floor plan. Space is at a premium in these venues, and a robot must earn its place without forcing the tables apart. Small chains that want a consistent delivery routine across several compact sites are a natural second group, because the same mapping and self-pickup routine can be set up in each location.
Hotel operators are a third group. Breakfast rooms and lobby bars often have narrow paths between buffets and seating, and a compact robot can carry orders and clear tables without disturbing guests. Staff canteens, food courts and cafés in cultural venues complete the picture, wherever repeated short trips between a counter and the tables take up staff time.
Operators with larger floor areas, heavier loads or different service models may want to compare the T8 with other machines in the Keenon range. Robots Europa also supplies the Keenon DINERBOT T9 High-load Capacity Restaurant Robot with 5 Year Warranty and the Keenon DINERBOT T3 Enclosed Delivery Robot with 5 Year Warranty. The full selection is listed under Delivery Robots, and Robots Europa can set out the differences as part of a quotation.
What is the Keenon DINERBOT T8 used for?
- Table delivery in compact restaurants: carrying dishes and drinks from the pass to guests through closely set tables.
- Café and bistro service: taking counter orders to seated guests, so that staff can stay at the till and the coffee machine.
- Hotel breakfast rooms: delivering hot items and drinks and helping to keep a crowded morning service moving.
- Clearing and returns: bringing empty plates and glasses back to the kitchen between deliveries.
- Canteens and food courts: covering repeated short runs between serving points and seating areas.
- Guest engagement: guiding diners through self-pickup with voice and on-screen prompts, which adds a memorable touch to the visit.
Pricing and Availability
Robots Europa supplies the DINERBOT T8 on a quotation basis, because the right set-up depends on the layout of your venue, the version chosen and the service you plan to run. The quotation also sets out the terms of the five-year warranty. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation, so the robot reaches your venue ready for mapping and commissioning. To begin, send your venue details to Robots Europa through the request form available on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How narrow a passage can the DINERBOT T8 pass through?
The T8 navigates spaces as narrow as 55 cm (21.65"), which suits dining rooms with closely set tables.
How much can the T8 carry?
Its total load capacity is 20 kg (44 lbs), shared across the tray.
How long does the battery last?
The T8 offers a battery life of up to 15h, enough to cover a long trading day.
Can guests take their order without help from staff?
Yes. The 300° open tray, the tray sensors and the voice and visual guidance on the 10.1" touch screen are designed for self-pickup.
How does the robot avoid obstacles?
Three stereo vision sensors detect common high obstacles as well as objects under 5cm, and the shock-absorbing chassis keeps the load steady.
Which versions of the T8 are available?
The T8 is available as the T8 (LS, laser mapping) and the T8 LB. Robots Europa advises which version suits your venue when preparing the quotation.
Where can I buy the Keenon DINERBOT T8 and what does it cost?
Robots Europa sells the DINERBOT T8 to customers in the EU and the DACH region. The cost is set out in an individual quotation, which you can request on this page.
Summary
The Keenon DINERBOT T8 accepts the dining room as it is. It passes through 55 cm gaps, sees obstacles both high and low, and keeps its load steady on a shock-absorbing chassis. Its open tray and on-screen guidance let guests complete the delivery themselves. For venues that will not redraw their floor plan around a machine, it offers a way to automate the walk between kitchen and table without giving up a single seat. Robots Europa quotes, delivers and supports the T8 across the EU and the DACH region. For operators ready to see how it would work in their own room, this page is the starting point.
