Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.85
November 17, 2021
…expectations “for high-quality, low-touch, and speedy food options.” With restaurants operating with 2.8 fewer employees in the front of house and 6.2 fewer workers in the back of house, automation is increasingly seen as necessary for survival, it said. The company's team includes food and robotics experts from Miso Robotics, SBE, C3, Walt Disney Imagineering, and iRobot. Nommi claimed that its standalone robotic kitchen can be customized for a variety of cuisines and brands. C3 fills digital kitchen orders Nommi has partnered with C3 (Creating Culinary Communities), which led funding as part of a 50/50 deal. Founded by entrepreneur Sam…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.77
July 15, 2023
…avocados before they are hand mashed to create the restaurant's famous guacamole. The prototype, developed in collaboration with Vebu, is currently being tested at the Chipotle Cultivate Center in Irvine, Calif. Vebu worked closely with Certified Training Managers from Chipotle's restaurants to analyze the company's preparation process and identify tasks that are time consuming and less favorable among crew members. Chipotle currently has individuals dedicated to cutting, coring, and scooping avocados. On average, it takes approximately 50 minutes to make a batch of guacamole. Autocado's potential impact The Vebu team is aiming to improve the device's processing speeds, which could…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.68
March 17, 2022
…The Redwood City, Calif.-based company provides robots for the restaurant and hospitality industries. Founded in 2017, Bear Robotics described its flagship product, Servi, as an “all-in-one,” fully autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that can perform food bussing and waiting duties such as delivering food to customers and picking up dirty dishes. The company released the robot in 2020 in partnership with SoftBank Robotics Group. The AMR uses artifical intellgence and self-driving technology to help it navigate environments, according to Bear Robotics. Mobile waiter at your service The company said casinos, senior living center facilities, and corporate campuses have used its service…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.44
December 16, 2021
…COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated demand for automation in the restaurant industry. However, small and midsize businesses, or SMBs, have tight profit margins and are understandably reluctant to invest in new, complex technologies even as they struggle with turnover and labor shortages, according to Haitham Al-Beik, CEO of Wings. Littleton, Mass.-based Letsbutterfly Inc., which does business as Wings, is developing proprietary systems in its HiveRobotics Lab for “autonomous sustainable retail” (ASR). Al-Beik has spoken with several restaurant franchises about the challenges they face and what they want from robotics suppliers. He shared his findings with Robotics 24/7: What are some of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.30
May 19, 2022
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic abates, restaurants are coming under new pressure, as rising gas prices affect the cost of food and third-party delivery services. More eateries are turning to robot deliveries from providers such as Coco from Cyan Robotics Inc. Coco has been working with C3 by SBE, short for Creating Culinary Communities, which is held by SBEEG Holdings Licensing LLC or SBE, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based operator of hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs worldwide. C3 is also working with Nommi, which has developed bowl-assembling robots. The global market for delivery robots could expand from $100.8 million in 2021 to $262.7…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.37
September 29, 2022
…with more than 700 locations around the world. The restaurant franchise also said it offers gourmet fries, real fruit lemonades, and grilled-to-order food. Charleys seeks competitive edge with technology Charleys Phily Steaks said digital initiatives are a top priority. Its Charleys Rewards loyalty program has more than 1 million members. The company added that it has integrated “accessible, supportive technologies” to make it easier for guests to order online and give the brand a competitive edge in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The process for ordering delivery via drone will be the same as previously established delivery stations. Eligible customers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.96
August 02, 2022
…its deployments of Ottobot in airports, retail stores, and restaurants. “The team and I have been deeply vested into autonomous driving for more than a decade,” stated Ritukar Vijay, co-founder and CEO of Ottonomy.IO. “We believe fully autonomous delivery robots are not only a precursor to autonomous vehicle proliferation, but are [also] solving today’s biggest challenges like the labor shortage, enabling staff to do more with less.” “Introducing Ottobot 2.0, we are bringing best-in-class maneuverability, accessibility, and modularity to our fully autonomous robots, which sets us ahead of our competition,” he added. Vijay, Pradyot Korupolu, Ashish Gupta, and Hardik Sharma…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.86
October 26, 2021
…provider said it has partnered with local authorities and restaurant chains to begin delivering food to front and back yards in the neighborhood of Forest Springs. Flytrex will bring orders to dozens of households in the area that have opted into the service. The company added that it will conduct all flights under Part 107, within visual line of sight, following the highest U.S. safety standards. “We are soaring into a new age in which smart cities harness the immense power of drones to maximize efficiency and feed consumers’ growing appetite for on-demand deliveries – all while reducing our carbon…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.66
April 27, 2023
…that wheel out food to those dining in the restaurant. They are ideal assets for performing a task that people ordinarily perform. Today, robots can be used in small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to perform innumerable tasks from cleaning and sanitizing to sweeping, cutting grass, serving food, fetching parts, and just about anything they can be programmed to do. As service and commercial robots become more affordable, SMBs can now consider different options. In the case of the Oyster Bar Landside, robots not only help serve customers, but they're also novelties that entertain restuaurant customers. Owner Jim Horne explained to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.63
September 01, 2024
…Uber Eats. Customers who order from select Shake Shack restaurants in Los Angeles through Uber Eats may receive their order via Serve's autonomous robots. The partnership marks another step forward in the expansion of sidewalk robots on Uber Eats, which has been offering Serve's autonomous deliveries in Los Angeles since 2022. Serve Robotics, Shake Shack leaders excited about partnership The partnership is the latest in a line of moves from Serve Robotics with restaurants and delivery services. In July 2022, Serve partnered with robot pizza maker Piestro for delivery. “We are excited to add another national merchant like Shake Shack…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.26
May 20, 2022
As robots move into kitchens and restaurants, they need form factors that are affordable, hygienic, and durable. Ally Robotics Inc. this week launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise up to $8.5 million in seed capital. Miso Robotics Inc. has signed a statement of intent to become Ally's first partner and purchase its robotic arms for its Flippy 2 product line, representing potential revenue of $30 million. “Ally isn’t content with simply developing and testing our technology in a lab,” stated Mitch Tolson, founder and CEO of Ally Robotics. “We want to get our robotic arms in the hands of real…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.24
January 31, 2024
…on visual sensors and more color options. In 2024, restaurant and retail customers expect seamless experiences tailored to their preferences by brands that can anticipate their next desire. Businesses facing an unprecedented labor shortage are turning to robots to deliver such an experience. In addition to delivering food and returning items, KettyBot can attract, greet and guide customers in dynamic environments while generating advertising revenue, reducing overhead and enhancing the in-store experience. KettyBot in the restaurant robotics industry “We hear from various businesses that it’s hard to maintain adequate service levels due to staff being overwhelmed and stretched thin,” said…
