Revolutionary Concept:
CaliExpress by Flippy boasts the title of the world’s first fully autonomous restaurant, introducing a groundbreaking concept in the heart of Pasadena. The menu may be simple, featuring burgers, fries, and drinks, but the technology behind the scenes is anything but basic.
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Automated Ordering and Cooking Processes:
According to the executives behind the venture, CaliExpress stands out as the first restaurant where both ordering and every cooking process are entirely automated. This innovative approach aims to deliver precision-cooked food with reduced costs, minimal staff, and decreased waste.
The Autonomous Dining Experience
Self-Ordering Kiosks:
Guests initiate their dining experience by placing orders through self-ordering kiosks, streamlining the process and enhancing customer control.
Robotic Culinary Precision:
The grill robot, with its intricate capabilities, grinds wagyu-blend beef for each burger, ensuring precision in every step. Meanwhile, Flippy, the AI fry-cook robot, takes charge of crafting the perfect batch of crispy fries.
Benefits of Automation:
The fully-automated grill and fry stations offer numerous advantages, from preventing kitchen accidents to reducing food and oil waste. The smaller kitchen crew experiences a less stressful work environment, coupled with what the owners claim are “above average wages.”
Technological Collaboration
Collaborative Effort:
CaliExpress is a collaboration between Cali Group, Miso Robotics (creator of Flippy), and PopID, a tech company specializing in biometric ordering and payments. This partnership reflects a shared vision of transforming the restaurant and retail industry through technology.
Pseudo-Museum Experience:
In addition to its culinary innovations, the Pasadena restaurant offers a “pseudo-museum experience” by Miso Robotics. This includes dancing robot arms, 3D-printed artifacts from development, and more, providing an immersive atmosphere for diners.
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