Small Wonder: Robots are taking over as waiters, servers in restaurants. Soon, they will prepare food too
In the ever-evolving landscape of the food industry, a new trend is taking center stage: restaurant robotics. This innovative technology is transforming the way we dine, with robots stepping in as waiters, servers, and even chefs.
From frying chicken wings to bussing tables, and even completing food deliveries, restaurant robots are automating repetitive tasks, allowing human employees to focus their efforts where it’s needed most. This shift towards automation is not just about efficiency; it’s about enhancing the dining experience, making it safer, more personalized, and more efficient.
Take, for example, the California restaurant Creator. Here, a Rube Goldberg-esque machine handles every step of the burger-making process: grinding beef, frying patties, toasting buns, dispensing condiments, and assembling burgers. And it’s not just about burgers. Wilkinson Baking Company is turning the ancient art of bread making into a robot-automated process.
But it’s not just about food preparation. Robots are also showing promise as food runners and support for waitstaff. With the ability to program a robot to the floor plan of a restaurant, businesses can use automated tech to efficiently deliver food from the kitchen to a guest’s table.
As we look to the future, it’s clear that the role of robots in restaurants is set to expand. As many as 50% of U.S. restaurant operators plan to deploy automation technology in the next 2–3 years to help fill labor gaps.
So, the next time you dine out, don’t be surprised if your waiter is a robot. It’s a small wonder indeed, as robots are not just serving our food, but soon, they will be preparing it too.
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