Fizyr, a provider of advanced vision AI, and Yaskawa Europe, one of the world’s largest robotics and industrial automation companies, have teamed up with Meiko Group to bring automation to commercial kitchens.
Meiko, known for its professional warewashing, cleaning, and disinfection systems, is working with the two technology companies to develop an automated dish sorting and washing solution.
The project also incorporates Meiko’s expertise in sustainable food waste treatment, aiming to improve efficiency and hygiene in large-scale food service operations.
Demoed by Yaskawa at Automatica 2025 in Munich, the solution combines the expertise of the three companies to accurately detect, pick and place dishes into a dishwasher for cleaning and sanitation.
Fizyr’s advanced vision AI identifies the objects and tells the Yaskawa robotic arms what to pick, how to pick it and where to place it. A suction module removes food residues for a cleaner and more efficient wash cycle.
Ken Fleming, CEO of Fizyr, says: “This is another example of automation that goes beyond hype to address real-world needs.
“Many industries face significant labor shortages, including commercial kitchens, and this automated dish sorting and washing solution eases those pressures and relieves bottlenecks to keep kitchens moving.”
