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Appetronix acquires Cibotica to expand robotic foodservice automation beyond pizza

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Appetronix, a developer of robotic kitchen systems, has acquired food robotics company Cibotica in a move aimed at expanding its automation platform into additional food categories beyond pizza. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The acquisition brings Cibotica’s automated ingredient dispensing and portioning technology into the Appetronix portfolio, including the company’s Remy robotic bowl and salad assembly system.

Appetronix says the technology will help accelerate the development of robotic kitchen concepts for a wider range of cuisines and foodservice applications. [Read more…] about Appetronix acquires Cibotica to expand robotic foodservice automation beyond pizza

GMEX Robotics receives first order for Bon Vivant 3.0 automated cooking machines worth almost $3 million

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GMEX Robotics, a developer of AI-powered robotic technologies, has announced it has received its first deployment order under its previously disclosed A$4.2 million (approximately $2.7 million) agreement with a leading Australian hospitality food and beverage group.

The initial purchase order includes multiple Bon Vivant 3.0 automated cooking systems, representing approximately A$504,000 in value. Delivery of the systems is expected to be completed prior to June 30, 2026.

The order represents the first phase of execution under the purchase agreement announced on March 23, 2026, which provides for the planned deployment of at least 50 intelligent kitchen robotics systems, including Bon Vivant 3.0 and Max models, across the customer’s network of hospitality venues throughout Australia. [Read more…] about GMEX Robotics receives first order for Bon Vivant 3.0 automated cooking machines worth almost $3 million

McDonald’s tests humanoid robots in Shanghai pilot

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Global fast-food giant McDonald’s is testing humanoid service robots at a restaurant in Shanghai, as part of an early-stage effort to explore automation in customer-facing environments.

According to reports from tech publications including T3 and Digital Trends, the pilot involves robots developed by Keenon Robotics performing a range of front-of-house tasks. [Read more…] about McDonald’s tests humanoid robots in Shanghai pilot

XRobotics raises $2.5 million to scale AI pizza production

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XRobotics, a San Francisco-based company, building smart kitchen robots for pizza-making, has successfully raised a $2.5 million seed round led by FinSight Ventures and joined by SOSV, MANA Ventures, and Republic Capital.

The company’s robots can produce up to 100 pizzas per hour and significantly reduce operational costs for restaurants.

Unlike traditional food automation, XRobotics relies on computer vision and AI combined with custom patented robotics inventions that adapt to the environment and unpredictable nature of organic ingredients – from sticky cheeses and temperature-sensitive toppings to sauces that vary from batch to batch. [Read more…] about XRobotics raises $2.5 million to scale AI pizza production

Robo burgers: The hunger for automated fast food

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The United States is a nation synonymous with burgers. From coast to coast, fast-food chains and independent diners churn out millions of these iconic sandwiches daily.

However, the industry is facing challenges, including high employee turnover and rising labor costs.

Could the solution be automation? A new wave of robotic systems is emerging, promising to revolutionize how burgers are made and served. [Read more…] about Robo burgers: The hunger for automated fast food

ABB and BurgerBots unveil robotic system for making burgers

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ABB Robotics is serving up the future of fast food with BurgerBots – a groundbreaking new restaurant concept launched in Los Gatos, California.

Designed to deliver perfectly cooked, made-to-order burgers every time, the automated kitchen uses ABB’s IRB 360 FlexPicker and YuMi collaborative robot to assemble meals with precision and speed, while accurately monitoring stock levels and freeing staff to focus on customer experience.

Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics, says: “Integrating ABB robots with the BurgerBots restaurant concept demonstrates the incredible potential for automation beyond the factory floor. [Read more…] about ABB and BurgerBots unveil robotic system for making burgers

Kuka robots serve up sushi and style at Barcelona’s new fully automated restaurant

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A fully robotic restaurant powered by Kuka automation technology has opened in Barcelona, combining cutting-edge robotics with culinary flair in what is described as Europe’s first restaurant of its kind.

The new venue, known as “Rob.A – The Robot Restaurant”, is the result of a collaboration between Kuka and Spanish robotics startup Areas, which developed the concept and integrated the robotics and software behind the operation.

At Rob.A, guests are greeted not by waiters, but by industrial and collaborative robots. A Kuka KR Agilus robot prepares sushi behind a glass counter, slicing and assembling with precision. Another robot shakes and serves cocktails. [Read more…] about Kuka robots serve up sushi and style at Barcelona’s new fully automated restaurant