Inside Miso Robotics’ lab in downtown Pasadena, a collection of robots that once seemed like science fiction come to life lines the workbenches. Among them are Sippy, Chippy, and Drippy—robots designed to handle various kitchen tasks. But it’s Flippy, the latest innovation, that steals the spotlight. This robotic arm, designed to fry French fries and chicken nuggets at lightning speed, could change the future of fast food.
With the restaurant industry facing rising labor costs, including increases in minimum wage, Miso Robotics is betting big on automation. Fast-food chains, burdened by higher wages and employee turnover, are increasingly looking for ways to cut costs, streamline operations, and improve consistency. Flippy, which can process more than 100 baskets of fries per hour, is at the heart of this push. Compared to the roughly 70 baskets an average employee can manage in the same time, Flippy is not just faster—it’s also safer, sparing workers from the dangers of hot oil and grease slips.
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