Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.49
July 30, 2022
…dessert? While ice cream-making robots aren't as popular as pizza-making robots, there are still players trying to disrupt the space. There are humanoid robot ice cream servers, as well as ice cream cafes equipped with robot arms preparing and serving up dishes. They have begun popping up in malls around the globe and are expanding into new areas all the time. Many of these robots not only prepare ice cream but also serve coffee, yogurt, sorbet, and gelato. These autonomous systems are a testament to the advancements being made in robotic precision and are an example of how robots are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.98
July 22, 2022
…PuduBot 2 for indoor deliveries. PizzaHQ last week said it is partnering with Picnic Works to further automate its pizza-making processes. Piestro yesterday said Capriotti's Sandwich Shop will begin a pilot test of its Piestro Pod in its flagship Las Vegas location.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.54
July 15, 2022
…to Burnstein's point about applications. “Is making salad or pizza the most economical use case?” he asked. “Many of these high-profile redirections reached 'unicorn' status [with $1 billion valuations], but they couldn't meet revenue targets.” “We saw companies getting ahead of themselves and expanding their teams too fast,” he added. “Once certain companies get to be large, they act like sports teams—'I don't just want three midlevel engineers; I want one of the best.'” “We can't control the market, but we can de-risk it. At ffVC, we focus on founder-friendly and accurate valuation,” Mitchell added. “Robotics is a tough industry,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 77.97
July 07, 2022
Pizza robot maker Piestro announced yesterday it is partnering with Serve Robotics, the autonomous sidewalk delivery company spun out of food giant Postmates. When a customer places an order, Piestro’s scheduling system will notify Serve’s fleet and the nearest available robot will pick up the pizza for transport from a Piestro pod. The partnership will roll out in the coming months, as Piestro deploys units within Serve delivery areas. Santa Monica-based Piestro said it is an automated pizzeria that combines robotics, precision control/actuation and culinary excellence to create pizzas full of authentic flavor. Serve is headquarted in Los Angeles and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.66
June 20, 2022
…100 food and beverage brands, such as Haidilao Hotpot, Pizza Hut, Xiao NanGuo Restaurant, Grandma's House, and more, adopting its products. Keenon Robotics successfully closed Series D In September, Keenon Robotics completed a $200 million Series D financing round led by Alibaba's exclusive strategic financing and the SoftBank Vision Fund. The company achieved successful results and was ranked on the Hurun “global unicorn company” list last year. Meanwhile, Keenon Robotics was named one of the top 10 “best investment cases in advanced manufacturing” by the CVINFO 2021 Annual List. The company has launched with six global business areas: North America,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 74.05
June 18, 2022
Pizza-making robot maker Picnic Works this week announces an expanded university partnership with contract food service management company Chartwells Higher Education. The announcement follows successful pilot programs at Texas A&M and the University of Chicago. Chartwells said it realized the efficiency benefits of Picnic’s technology during the pilot program and has decided to deploy the Picnic Pizza Station across an initial five universities to streamline dining operations and promote timely service and consistent food quality for students and guests. The first five universities will include Texas A&M, the University of Chicago, Missouri State University, Carroll University, and Indiana University –…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.77
June 16, 2022
…the management and operation of brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee's, Krispy Kreme, TGI FRidays, and Wimpy in 12 countries. In 1934, Edward Gold was inspired by a Popeye cartoon character and created Wimpy Grills in Bloomington, Ind. The chain has expanded in the U.K., South Africa, and the Middle East. Since 1969, Wimpy has served American fast food in Egypt and Kuwait. It has 16 locations in those countries and plans to launch in the United Arab Emirates this year. Wimpy has been serving hamburgers across the MENA region since the 1970s and revamped its operations in 2021.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.79
May 25, 2022
…national restaurant chains including Starbucks, Taco Bell, Papa John’s Pizza, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Wendy’s, and grocery giants like Target. All restaurants and retailers are listed on the Flytrex app. The suburban landscape is ripe for Flytrex’s ultrafast offering. On-demand delivery has been largely seen as economically impractical in suburban and rural areas, where traditional couriers are only able to make around two deliveries per hour. Flytrex is changing that with its automated, almost instantaneous backyard drone deliveries. All flights are conducted while maintaining the highest safety standards. What have you learned in your previous partnerships that is helping you with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.05
May 10, 2022
From pizza to chicken wings, robots are coming to shorthanded commercial kitchens. Wavemaker Labs today announced the launch of Wing Zone Labs in collaboration with Wing Zone Corp., an international fast-casual brand serving made-to-order chicken wings and tenders. Wing Zone Labs plans to open 20 Wing Zone stores in Southern California, including Los Angeles, and it is aiming to raise up to $10 million in seed capital through equity crowdfunding site WAX. “At Wing Zone, we live by the motto ‘flavor really fast,’ and this partnership will help us deliver on that promise to our customers,” stated David Bloom, chief…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 62.35
April 30, 2022
There is not just one way to develop a pizza-making robot. Some companies are trying their hand at making pizza vending machines, while others are using collaborative robots to make fully automated kitchens. And still others are developing automated kitchens in a space equivalent to a shipping container. While it may not be a crowded space, there are plenty of startups trying to crack the code and develop the next big innovation in pizza making. Many conversations around automation tend to focus on warehouses and manufacturing facilities, but the restaurant industry is also investing in the technology. From fast food…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 57.08
April 01, 2022
…a close, college basketball fans can dine on robot-assembled pizza. Sodexo Live! today announced specialty menu options for this weekend's championship festivities at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Picnic Works Inc.'s automated pizza station will be among the options for the more than 100,000 spectators expected at the games. “Our team, made up of employees exclusively from the surrounding region, is incredibly excited for this top-tier event, and our approach has certainly been enhanced to meet the moment,” said Steve Pangburn, CEO of Sodexo Live! North America. “From the automated Picnic Pizza Station, which will free our staff up to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.64
March 17, 2022
…Castle locations. Food service management company Chartwell Higher Education is working with Pinic Works Inc. to install Pinic's robotic pizza stations in more than 300 academic institutions. New investor IMM led Bear Robotics' Series B round with participation from Cleveland Avenue LLC and other existing investors. To date, Bear Robotics said it has raised $117 million in total funding, including a $32 million Series A funding round in January 2020 led by SoftBank.
