Should You Tip a Robot?

Some robots now make drinks, deliver food or help customers. At some places, a screen also asks customers to leave a tip. This can feel strange because a robot does not use money.

The important question is where the money goes. A tip may go to human workers, the company, or another use. Customers should be told clearly before they pay.

Tipping is often a way to thank a person for service. But a digital tip prompt can appear even at a self-checkout machine. Experts say clear information helps people make a fair choice. You do not have to guess who receives the money.