This is the amusing moment a robot dog queued alongside humans to collect food.

The robotic pooch, carrying a cargo box, lined up alongside customers outside a food stall in Shandong, China.

Footage shows the machine standing motionless as it waits for its turn on August 10.

Moments later, a worker preparing the dishes approached the robot for a closer look before returning to her station.

Humanoid robots and animatronics have become increasingly popular and were widely exhibited in China recently for their agility and utility.

These machines embedded with AI are being developed in several countries, with China and the United States leading the 'tech arms race.'

A military-style robot dog was even seen protecting President-Elect Donald Trump in Florida.