Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.97
June 16, 2022
…the Flippy 2 frying robot at the flagship Wimpy restaurant in Dubai. “In the past year, we’ve announced partnerships with some of the largest brands in the U.S., and that momentum has led to us being pulled internationally to introduce our technology on a global scale,” stated Mike Bell, CEO of Miso Robotics. “Americana Restaurants’ push to scale robotics in their operations is a testament to their superb operating capability in the MENA region.” Pasadena, Calif.-based Miso Robotics has developed a platform incorporating robotic arms, machine learning, computer vision, and data analytics for systems to assist with frying, food preparation,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.79
June 07, 2022
…to solve some of the largest gaps in back-of-house restaurant operations. The company incorporates robotics, machine learning, computer vision, and data analytics into its products, which include the Flippy 2 frying robot, the CookRight coffee system, and the Sippy beverage dispenser. AWS RoboMaker puts robots in the cloud AWS RoboMaker is a cloud-based simulation service that enables robotics developers to run, scale, and automate simulation without managing any infrastructure. RoboMaker Simulation WorldForge makes it possible to automatically create hundreds of pre-defined, randomized worlds that replicate real-world conditions without investing in engineering or managing world-generation infrastructure, said AWS. Miso will be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.67
May 28, 2022
…a part of its standard build for all future restaurant locations. “With over 100 new shops in our current development pipeline, our technology roadmap relies heavily on strategic partnerships with companies like Miso, a pioneer in the field of food automation, that has the knowledge, data and resources to design robotics solutions that maximize our efficiency and provide a better overall customer experience,” said David Bloom, chief development and operating officer of Wing Zone. “Our industry is in dire need of automation, and we are more than ready to deploy it at scale to continue growing our business.” Pasadena, Calif.-based…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.37
May 25, 2022
…available for delivery. Orders can be placed with 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…
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 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 7.88
May 13, 2022
…robots quickly become part of people's daily lives, from restaurants to shopping malls, they need to interact and learn by sense of touch and feel, it said. BeBop said its RoboSkin is “flexible, reliable, and highly proprietary.” Technology based on the company 's fabric sensors is used in millions of sensors daily around the world. It has more than 30 U.S. and international patents. BeBop uses smart fabrics to create sensor systems for OEMs. Where things or people interact, RoboSkin comprehends force, location, size, weight, shape, and presence across any size, resolution, and geometry. RoboSkin is available immediately for a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.30
May 12, 2022
…movement – using our technology to ensure retailers and restaurants can stay ahead of the ultrafast delivery curve.” Tel Aviv, Israel-based Flytrex provides business-to-consumer autonomous delivery services. The company said it helps retailers and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) better serve customers in suburban areas by offering low delivery costs, fast delivery, and greater reach than ever before. Flytrex claimed that its service, which uses commercial-aviation grade drones and cloud systems, is “safe, swift, and sustainable.” It raised $40 million in Series C funding in November 2021. Flytrex is operating its service with longtime partner Causey Aviation Unmanned under a Federal Aviation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.70
May 10, 2022
…more than 31 locations in North America and 30 restaurants internationally. The brand plans to grow to 200 profitable restaurants by 2025. Wavemaker Labs brings food experience El Segundo, Calif.-based Wavemaker Labs is a venture studio that funds and builds food automation alongside corporate partners. Its lead investor, Wavemaker Partners, is a global venture capital fund with over $600 million of assets under management. Wavemaker Labs has incubated and launched robotics brands including Miso Robotics, Piestro, Bobacino, Nommi, and 800 Degrees Go. “Partnering closely with Wing Zone is a huge opportunity to be part of an incredible brand and showcase…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.48
April 30, 2022
…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 and “ghost kitchens” to high-end eateries, school cafeterias to hospitals and airports, the number of chains and locations that could use cooking and service robots is impressive. The global food automation market is estimated to be worth $29.4 billion by 2027, according to Meticulous Research. Check out the slideshow on the right (bottom on mobile) of some of the top pizza-making startups, along with two that failed. View Slideshow
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.36
April 28, 2022
…installation of its Alfred food-preparation robot at a BONAPITA restaurant in West Roxbury, Mass. The startup said the deployment demonstrates the potential of automation for small businesses and fast-casual chains. A robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business model, in which customers are only charged a flat fee for each dish the robot prepares, enables Dexai to serve a diverse customer base, according to David Johnson, CEO of the Boston-based company. “Robots have come a long way from the days of massive, multi-million-dollar machines and complex, purpose-built installations,” he said. “Not only is Alfred compact and easy to install, but also the cost scales…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.73
April 27, 2022
…assistance. “Ottobots have been in pilots with retailers and restaurants across North America,” said Ritukar Vijay, co-founder and CEO of Ottonomy.io. “Our multiple trials have highlighted that the robots can safely navigate in crowded and populated indoor environments and outdoors on varying terrains and weather conditions.” “Now, we are looking forward to a global expansion, with trials at multiple locations spread across the world aimed at solving the current labor challenges and proving economically viable use cases for robot delivery,” he added. Founded in 2019, Ottonomy.io said its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) provide deliveries for retailers and restaurants. The Santa…
