The first restaurant managed entirely by AI was born in California, from ordering to cooking everything happens automatically. Here’s how it works, what technologies it uses and what you need to know.
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The world’s first AI-run restaurant
The recent opening of CaliExpress by Flippy in Pasadena, California, marks an important milestone in the evolution of modern catering: the first completely autonomous restaurant in the world powered by artificial intelligence.
This innovative restaurant represents a fusion of cutting-edge technologies, including Miso Robotics’ AI and PopID’s biometric ordering system, to deliver a unique and highly automated experience to customers.
A place that is certainly unique in its kind and which aims to revolutionize the world of catering, at least as far as fast food is concerned. There is a lot of curiosity now to find out what customer feedback will be and whether it will become a model to follow.
What technologies does it use
The beating heart of this revolutionary restaurant is Flippy, a cutting-edge robotic system powered by Miso AI. Flippy is designed to streamline commercial kitchen operations, combining sophisticated technology with culinary expertise to ensure consistent, high-quality food.
Equipped with a set of sensors, cameras and intelligent algorithms, Flippy is able to adapt to various cooking techniques and recipes, making it a versatile asset in any kitchen.
PopID’s integrated ordering system allows customers to quickly and easily place orders through digital kiosks using facial recognition. This biometric approach not only simplifies the ordering process, but also helps create a safer and more efficient contactless experience.
What dishes does it serve and how does it work
CaliExpress offers a simple but very tasty menu, mainly composed of burgers and cheeseburgers accompanied by chips and a drink. When customers enter the restaurant, they can order through the totems using their PopID account.
From that moment, AI takes control: Flippy’s grill robot grinds the beef in real time, transforming it into very tasty meatballs. In the meantime, Flippy himself takes care of the preparation of the chips, always guaranteeing a result that combines crunchiness with excellent cooking.
This automated process saves on food waste and also on personnel costs, which obviously worries workers in general and fuels fears about automation.
However, it must also be said that these new technologies could really help employees, who could save time in certain tasks to favor others, not to mention the issue related to safety.
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