Miso Robotics: automated chefs in the kitchen

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Miso Robotics co. creates automated technology that assists + empowers chefs to make food consistently and perfectly — plus at prices everyone can afford. Set of videos below illustrates Flippy’s surprising capabilities, a view of the future in action.

about | Flippy

Flippy is the world’s first autonomous robotic kitchen assistant that can learn from its surroundings and acquire new skills over time. Flippy is portable, collaborative, adaptable + designed for working kitchens. Flippy is designed to operate in an existing commercial kitchen layout and serve along with kitchen staff to safely and efficiently complete cooking tasks.

cooks perfectly and consistently every time
automatic spatula switching + grill cleaning
recognizes + monitors items on the grill
safety compliant with OSHA
works collaboratively with kitchen staff
fully wash-down compatible
150 — 300 hamburger patties per hour, depending on kitchen staff
can be used in any commercial kitchen
cloud based monitoring + learning
reliable food-safe robot
100,000 hour of continuous up-time

— safety sensors | Flippy has OSHA compliant laser sensors, so staff collaborate safely.
— vision | Flippy has 3D + thermal scanners for eyes.
— artificial intelligence | Flippy has cloud connected, artificial intelligence software for a brain called Miso AI.
— point-of-sale + kitchen | orders are integrated with point-of-sale and Flippy.
— better dining | more customers served faster with consistency and fresher, tasty food.
— efficient | less waste from errors.

* OSHA is the Occupational Safety + Health Administration, under the US Department of Labor

image | above
Portrait of chef with Flippy the robotic kitchen assistant flipping burger patties.

photo: Miso Robotics co.

about | Miso AI

Miso AI is a cooking artificial intelligence software that assists with grilling, frying, prepping, plating. The Flippy robotic arm is operated with specially designed software that is smart — and capable of handling orders and movement in real-time.

The Miso AI software combines 3D, thermal and regular vision to automatically detect when raw burger patties are placed on the grill — and monitors each patty in real-time throughout the cooking process. As the patties cook, Miso AI displays the cooking time on a screen that also alerts kitchen staff when to place cheese on top or when to dress a burger.

The Miso AI software also enables Flippy to switch from using a spatula for raw meat and one for cooked meat. In addition, Flippy has the ability to clean spatulas while cooking and to wipe the surface of the grill with a scraper.

kitchen assistant:

trained to handle the restaurant’s menu
trained to handle today’s commercial kitchens
handles robotic motion, safety, and scheduling

food service:

sees in 3D, thermal + computer vision
recognizes and manages items in real-time
manages food service at the point-of-sale

abilities:

learns and upgrades skills
monitors live remote food service
alerts and reports
prevents + responds

video 1. | Miso Robotics
Flippy the kitchen assistant robot: part a

video 2. | Miso Robotics
Flippy the kitchen assistant robot: part b

video 3. | Miso Robotics
The future of food starts here.

video 4. | Miso Robotics
Flippy’s point-of-view.

on the web | pages

Miso Robotics | home
Miso Robotics | press
Miso Robotics | Vimeo channel

on the web | learning

Encyclopedia Britannica | tech • computer science: home
Encyclopedia Britannica | tech • computer science: real-time

image | below
Photo of a commercial kitchen layout.

— notes —

* OSHA is the Occupational Safety + Health Administration, under the US Department of Labor

[ story file ]

story title: Miso Robotics: automated chefs in the kitchen
deck: Flippy the intelligent cooking assistant.
year: 2018
posted by: managing editor

section: the digest