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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

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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