Lean, Mean Cooking Machines: The Future of Food
The food industry continually bombards us with innovations and discoveries. Whether it’s a new delicious Michelin star restaurant or a new trend in food, something is always on the radar for everyone to try.
Today, as we move into a new world of technology, automation is making waves in our very restaurants and diners. It’s not foreign to see robots bringing us meals and greeting us at the door these days.
Is it a good thing, or is it something you should be worried about? With movies forecasting the abilities of artificial intelligence going rogue, robots bringing us food can be a scary thought.
It’s nothing new
Although it may sound new, automation has been in the food industry for a while now. It recently gained traction thanks to start-ups such as Creator and Spyce with their burger assembling bot and spinning bowls. Let’s not forget those fantastic Japanese vending machines and conveyor belt sushi restaurants!
Before the Internet existed and computers were the norm, automation in the food industry was a familiar concept back then. There might not be robots serving customers food, but in 1895, ordering and collecting meals was easy with a designated system in place.
Many people fear that robots will begin to take over jobs. It can be horrifying to think that one day your workplace might not need you anymore. However, we should take a look at the bigger picture.
The Future is Here
Thanks to automation, restaurants can work more efficiently, make more room for high-skilled labor, have better quality control, and have better safety standards. Safety issues are common in a busy kitchen and can even cause fatalities. So, what better way to avoid kitchen disasters than have a pair of extra robots on board to help you out?
So, what’s next for the food industry? Have a look at our infographic to find out!
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