Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.76
…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 24.50
…Robotics Inc.'s Servi and Servi Plus robots for the restaurant and hospitality industries. RobotLAB recently launched what it claimed was the first robotics integration franchise program. “Our expertise in integrating robots into commercial environments and Bear Robotics' state-of-the-art products make this partnership a perfect match that will enhance the restaurant and hospitality industries across the country,” said Elad Inbar, CEO of RobotLAB, in a press release. Founded in 2007, RobotLAB said it has provided thousands of robots to companies of all sizes in industries including foodservice, banking, assisted living, education, cleaning, delivery, and hospitals. The Walnut Creek, Calif.-based company said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.18
…challenges arise with robots used in healthcare settings or restaurants. Franklin echoed Prather's sentiment. “Robots have begun to move out of where they have been for the past few decades, which was manufacturing,” she said. “Now, we're seeing them performing various services for people.” Franklin noted, however, that the vast majority of robots in use and sold today are still in the industrial sphere. Sensor providers such as SICK Inc. and software providers such as FORT Robotics have focused on industrial applications. Veo Robotics unlocks collaborative applications for industrial robots Waltham, Mass.-based Veo Robotics Inc. develops systems designed to make…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.65
…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 10.35
…Fairfax consumers looking for a fun and convenient way to grab their next meal.” The Mosaic District has 40 restaurants, providing Uber and Cartken the opportunity to serve a diverse group of merchants and delight more eaters as the program grows. “We are excited to partner with Uber Eats and Cartken to bring cutting-edge technology to our community, and confident this innovative service will elevate visitor experience and customer engagement at Mosaic,” said Greg Dercach, vice president, property management for EDENS.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.43
…to delivery. With a rapidly growing list of national restaurant and retail chain partners, Flytrex claimed that it has increased its customer base sevenfold year over year and completed tens of thousands of deliveries last year. “The drone delivery industry as a whole has progressed immensely over the past year, and this snapshot is a testament to its soaring future,” stated Yariv Bash, co-founder and CEO of Flytrex. “We strive to provide the utmost convenience and satisfaction to everyone who uses our service, and we’re thrilled to see that our customers are as delighted and excited about drone delivery as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.08
…in narrow aisles, making it suitable for supermarkets, offices, restaurants, and more, said ResGreen. The AMR is available in a hybrid model that uses both natural feature and magnetic tape guidance, said ResGreen. “For pinpoint stopping accuracy, it uses magnetic tape, which allows it to stop in close proximity to the wireless charger,” said Sarah Carlson, vice president of marketing communications at ResGreen. “Very dirty or dusty environments can provide challenges, which can typically be solved by cleaning the chargers.” “LilBuddy AMRs are remarkable, streamlined robots. Despite their compact size, they’re capable of moving loads in excess of 220 lb.,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.31
…greater than its parts The factories, warehouses, retailers, and restaurants of the future depend not only on increased productivity and quality, but also on finding the best combinations of people and machines. AI has a role to play here as well. “Most activities at the human-machine interface require people to do new and different things and to do things differently,” noted a 2018 Harvard Business Review survey of 1,000 companies working with AI. Consider how much computing has transformed the workplace in the past few decades. With many robotics and AI applications in the early stages of development, it would…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.13
…skills. Source: RobotLAB RobotLAB added that it offers banks, restaurants, hospitals, hotels, and small and large enterprises “a clear pathway towards successful integration of robotics.” RobotLAB seeks to meet Latin American demand The demand for robots and automation is growing worldwide, noted RobotLAB. The company said it offers systems for the educational, hospitality, assisted living, delivery, and cleaning markets. They are serving the ever-growing demand for robotics and automation worldwide. With growing demand in Latin America and clear market potential, RobotLAB said it has decided to expand its focus and provide resources for the region. The company said its local…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.56
…convenience stores and ingredients for corporate clients such as restaurants and even other food manufacturers. For more than 65 years, Sargento said it has continued its quest “to be the most innovative, best-loved real food company by pioneering pre-sliced cheese, vacuum packaging, resealable packaging, and production of shredded cheese and shredded cheese blends.” Freeing up space poses a challenge Although Sargento makes high-quality products, the storage and distribution of cheese can be a complicated process. As demand hs continued to increase, warehouse space became scarce, and the company began searching for a way to increase the storage capacity of its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.47
…specific tables and the back of the kitchen. The restaurant said the robots have helped servers save time and has increased efficiency throughout the restaurant. “We’ve been serving gourmet Korean barbecue and sushi for just over three years now, and we are always looking for ways to improve the guest experience and provide better service without increasing costs,” said Miok Kim, general manager of Arirang K, in a statement. “LG is one of South Korea’s most respected technology companies, so we were excited about the chance to try out their brand-new robot, Kim said. “Its cutting-edge sensors and programming accurately…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.46
…both indoors and outdoors and to help retailers and restaurants with staffing shortages. The new robot is designed for curbside, first-mile, and last-mile contactless deliveries. It includes locker integration and can help automate the return process for retailers, according to the startup. Ottonomy, which has offices in Brooklyn, N.Y, and Noida, India, said it expects 2023 to be the “biggest year yet” for autonomous robots. It is backed by Pi Ventures, Connetic Ventures, and Branded Hospitality Ventures. Airport, postal pilots are successful In pilots around the world in 2022, Ottonomy said it successfully demonstrated autonomous deliveries across a range of…