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In the heart of Tokyo, in a corner of Nihonbashi, there is a special space where the future and human warmth intersect. This is the avatar robot café “DAWN ver.β.” Stepping inside, you are greeted by an environment where tradition and innovation are beautifully fused, inviting visitors to a new experience.
The interior features a modern design based on white, with soft lighting creating a pleasant atmosphere. Moving smoothly between the tables are avatar robots called “OriHime-D,” about 120 centimeters tall. They are operated by pilots who are far away, and they warmly greet guests with a friendly “Welcome.” Behind those voices, you can sense the presence of people who, due to illness, disability, or various circumstances, find it difficult to go out.
What is particularly noteworthy about this café is that it uses technology to realize a new form of communication that connects people. Through OriHime, the pilots can connect with society and experience the joy of working, even from their homes or hospital beds. Their presence goes beyond simply operating robots, creating genuine exchanges between hearts.
The menu features carefully selected specialty coffee, meticulously crafted hot sandwiches, and desserts. Especially notable is the coffee prepared by the robot barista “Tele-Barista OriHime×NEXTAGE.” The pilot listens to the customer’s preferences remotely and carefully brews each cup. The taste is not mechanical, but rather a special creation imbued with the warmth of human touch.
Behind this café is the strong vision of Kentaro Ory Yoshifuji, the founder of Ory Laboratory. Having experienced school refusal and loneliness himself in the past, he set forth the philosophy of “eliminating human loneliness” and developed the avatar robot “OriHime.” This café embodies that philosophy and presents new possibilities to many people.
Visitors here do more than simply enjoy food and drink—they can experience firsthand the future of work and communication, where technology and human warmth are fused. In this place, robots and humans coexist, and new forms of social participation are born every day.
In this corner of Nihonbashi, the avatar robot café “DAWN ver.β” opens the door to the future, offering every visitor new insights and inspiration. In this space where technology and the human heart are woven together, why not try a new experience yourself?