The Frenzy for Brooklyn Dumpling Shop’s Automat Model
The first automat opened in 1895 in Berlin. Dubbed the Quisisana, it was the first method of getting food and beverages sans human interaction—insert coin, get a coffee or a sandwich in return. It was mind boggling, selling more than 35,000 items its first day in...
Miso Robotics Partners to bring Automated Drink Dispenser to Market
Miso Robotics is bringing another automated tool to the kitchen, an automated beverage dispenser. The maker of the automated Flippy robotic arm, which can make burgers or operate a fryer, has partnered with Lancer Worldwide, a manufacturer in the beverage space....
Refraction AI Bots Roll into Austin
Pizza fans in in Austin can now get their pies delivered by Refraction AI’s bike-lane robots. A fleet 10 REV-1 bots are making deliveries for Austin institution Southside Flying Pizza. Customers in three Austin neighborhoods can place orders with the restaurant...
With Catering Kaput, Alchemista Makes a Big Pivot
Back in 2019, things were going really well at Boston-based corporate catering provider Alchemista. Founder and CEO Christine Marcus was partnering with restaurants to bring great food to catering clients and had just invested in a robust culinary team to handle...
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