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 14.38
December 14, 2021
…company said its business-to-consumer service lets retailers and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) better serve customers in suburban areas by offering lower costs, faster deliveries, and greater reach than ever before. Flytrex claimed that its commercial aviation-grade drones and cloud systems provide safe, swift, and sustainable service. It added that it has more QSR and retailer collaborators than any other drone-delivery company. Flytrex flies high in 2021 The FAA approval came on the heels of several milestones for Flytrex. Last month, the company raised $40 million in Series C funding round to ramp up expansion throughout the U.S. and advance its partnerships.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.62
December 06, 2021
…partnerships The RaaS model can provide immediate benefits for restaurants and retailers, said Vijay. “We keep the barrier of entry low—the more they use the systems, the better,” he said. “Post-COVID labor costs have increased substantially, from $9 per hour to $15 per hour, to $19 per hour by 2022. Labor is not coming back.” Another benefit of the service model is that data sharing is clearly defined. “Operational data stays with us, and we can share it with partners,” Vijay said. “We have two kinds of partners: One is the ordering apps, and the second is point of sale.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.79
November 19, 2021
…U.S. and advance partnerships with leading retailers and quick-service restaurants. “On-demand drone delivery has skyrocketed since the pandemic began and is becoming much more mainstream, much faster than expected,” said Yariv Bash, co-founder and CEO of Flytrex. “We’re excited to continue working with the FAA, the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and others to bring swift, affordable, and sustainable on-demand drone delivery to more partners, communities, and consumers across the country.” Flytrex said its business-to-consumer service lets retailers and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) offer customers in suburban areas better costs, fast deliveries, and greater reach than ever before. The company said…
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 25.56
November 02, 2021
Restaurants are looking to fast orders of robots. Miso Robotics today announced the latest model of its Flippy flagship food-preparation robot. The Pasadena, Calif.-based company said Flippy 2 is able to perform twice as many fry-station tasks as its predecessor. Miso said it received valuable feedback from White Castle, which deployed the original Flippy at a location in the Chicagoland area in September 2020. “Like all technologies, Flippy 2 has evolved significantly from its predecessor, and we are extremely grateful for the insights collected from White Castle to truly push its development forward in a real restaurant environment,” said Mike…
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 33.87
October 21, 2021
…frying solution designed from the ground up for high-volume restaurants, including lead innovation partner and multi-brand restaurant company Inspire Brands.” Buffalo Wild Wings, part of the Inspire family of brands, began testing Flippy Wings at the Inspire Brands Innovation Center this fall. Built on Miso's latest Flippy platform, Flippy Wings is designed to meet the specific needs of restaurants, particularly those that specialize in buffalo wings. “We're incredibly proud to not only unveil Flippy Wings, but to also have an exceptional brand like Inspire share our vision of kitchen automation,” said Mike Bell, CEO of Miso Robotics. “From Day 1,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.94
September 27, 2021
…software for people with disabilities, young parents, hotel and restaurant owners, nurses and doctors, and more. All of the solutions are integrated on one device, which makes it more effective and easier to operate.” Ra-Ya intended to surpass dancing robots Today, most robots are used in logistics, warehouses, and factories, observed Unlimited Robotics. Humanoid and legged robots continue to garner interest, with Elon Musk recently announcing Tesla plans to release a Tesla Bot. In addition, Hyundai acquired Boston Dynamics, which has begun commercializing its Spot robotic dog, for $1.1 billion. Unlimited Robotics said its team hopes that its open-source platform…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.87
September 24, 2021
…worldwide. Its robots have supported contactless delivery, especially in restaurants and hospitals. Pudu serves multiple locations Pudu Robotics has developed technologies for positioning and navigation, motion control, multi-machine scheduling, and obstacle avoidance. It said it has submitted 600 patent applications, more than 60% of which are for new inventions. The company added that its understanding of user needs have enabled it to provide robots for a wide range of environments. Pudu's mobile robots are working in supermarkets, government offices, airports, and high-speed train stations. These include the PuduBot delivery robot, the BellaBot premium delivery robot, and the HolaBot delivery robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.98
September 21, 2021
…robotic solutions in our front-of-house operations.” “Most of our restaurants are full-service restaurants and at Tung Lok; we take service very seriously,” he noted. “We do not expect these robots to replace the human element in our service, but rather, we hope for these robots to further complement and enhance our service efficiency.” SBRG said it will launch Keenon's Keenbot key markets, starting with Singapore and Japan and followed by Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. The robot is equipped with multi-point delivery modes and can deliver four dishes at one time, said the companies. “As a platform that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.30
September 15, 2021
…needs, said Keenon Robotics. Starting with food delivery in restaurants, the company has gradually expanded its automation to hotels, hospitals, and other scenarios. Keenon has reached markets in North America, Europe, South Korea, and Singapore. “We are very optimistic about the future development prospects of Keenon Robotics,” said the company. “By capitalizing on the strong relationships with its investors, Keenon focuses on building long-term value for the company by exploring new markets, trends, and customers.” SoftBank leads round SoftBank Vision Fund 2 led Keenon Robotics' Series D round, followed by CICC ALPHA and Prosperity7 Ventures, the diversified growth fund of…
