White Castle Embraces Automation at 101 Years Old
White Castle recently announced it would install robotics in at least 100 locations. The move comes at the brand’s ripe old age of 101, and demonstrates as many years of embracing innovation where it makes sense. Jamie Richardson, VP of marketing and public relations,...
Ottonomy unveils ‘Crab Mode,’ Raises $3.3M
Robotic delivery bot maker Ottonomy secured $3.3 million in a second investment round and previewed its next delivery robot. CEO Ritukar Vijay said there is a major need for robotics on campuses, in parking lots and in places like airports—maybe more so than...
Compass Group, RoWok Announce 3-Location Robotics Pilot
Compass Group Canada will soon have three fully-robotic kitchens in a new partnership with SJW Robotics, the creator of RoWok. Compass, the largest foodservice company in Canada with more than 2,200 locations across the country, will pilot three kitchens starting this...
Survey: Drive-Thru Customers Want More Automation
In a recent survey from Presto, drive-thru customers like the influx of automation and they want more. Presto, a digital services provider known recently for AI-voice technology, announced the findings of a biannual survey that showed a strong desire for more...
Piestro, Serve Forge Robo-Pizza Partnership
Two savvy automation startups are forging ahead on the promise of fully automated pizza deliveries. Serve, the robotic delivery company that was spun off from Postmates, and robotic artisanal pizza purveyor Piestro announced a new partnership. Under the agreement,...
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