A new California-based restaurant helmed by ABB Robotics and BurgerBots is using ABB’s IRB 360 FlexPicker and YuMi collaborative robots to precisely and quickly assemble meals.
According to its developers, the robots work alongside each other in a self-contained burger-making cell to assemble made-to-order meals with precision and speed, performing everything from real-time ingredient tracking to topping placement.
Source: ABB RoboticsThe robotic cell integrates two different types of robots with an intelligent inventory monitoring system. Once an order is received, a freshly cooked burger patty is placed onto a bun inside a burger box, which is then positioned on a conveyor shuttle and then tagged with a QR code. While moving along the conveyor, the IRB 360 FlexPicker hygienically tops the burgers, guided by the data stored in the QR code.
The YuMi robot then collaborates on the final assembly of the burger. All told, the entire process takes just under 30 seconds per burger.
“When we asked the hospitality industry, 89% of managers and 73% of workers said they are open to the integration of robotics to automate tasks within their operations. By taking over repetitive and time-consuming tasks, robots allow staff to focus on what matters most — creating memorable dining experiences.”
For more information on the restaurant, watch the accompanying video that appears courtesy of ABB Robotics.
