Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-10-16 22:40Core Insights - Meituan showcased its LongCat AI model applications in the restaurant industry at the 8th Restaurant Industry Conference, introducing AI tools like "Kangaroo Advisor" and "Smart Steward" for restaurant operators [1][3] Group 1: AI Tools for Restaurant Operators - The AI tools cover both dine-in and delivery scenarios, assisting merchants with customer service operations and business decision analysis [3] - The newly launched AI decision-making tool "Kangaroo Advisor" utilizes Meituan's self-developed LongCat model, providing support for market analysis, store location selection, menu development, and financial analysis, and is currently available for free to all industry merchants [3] - Meituan has developed a series of application tools aimed at enhancing efficiency across all restaurant operations, including "Smart Steward," which offers intelligent services for menu design, front-of-house reception, review responses, and customer flow analysis [3] Group 2: User-Focused AI Enhancements - Meituan also introduced an AI assistant for users, which connects with an "AI waiter" to recommend dishes and allows for direct redemption of group purchase vouchers, optimizing the entire dining experience for customers [3] - The company aims to make AI applications more aligned with the actual operational needs of restaurants, transforming high-barrier AI technology into accessible business tools for merchants [3]