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Restaurant robots are transitioning from exhibitions to real operations, with significant implications for efficiency and cost. In late August, a dual-arm robot developed by Sharpa began working at a DQ store in Shanghai, completing 55 steps to make ice cream using existing equipment and ingredients...
Nabtesco has launched a digital gearbox that incorporates smart sensors while maintaining the same dimensions as a standard gearbox, providing a space-neutral solution for intelligent automation. This innovation opens up new possibilities in performance, design, condition monitoring, process optimi...
Shibaura Machine has introduced the THE range of SCARA robots, featuring models with arm lengths of 400mm, 600mm, 800mm, and 1000mm. The latest model, THE1000, offers a payload capacity of 20kg and a cycle time of just 0.44 seconds, making it suitable for various industrial applications including as...
DoorDash has launched a purpose-built delivery drone and an accompanying system aimed at enhancing restaurant deliveries. The pilot program, named DoorDash Air, will commence in Northern California, showcasing the aircraft's capability to manage approximately 80% of typical restaurant orders on the...
Meituan has established a low-altitude delivery network in Shanghai's West Bund, marking the launch of China's first dedicated drone-delivery route for a restaurant brand in collaboration with McDonald's. This innovative network connects multiple venues in the West Bund area and currently features n...
Researchers at the Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan have created a new platinum-free catalyst for lithium-oxygen batteries, addressing a significant barrier to their market entry. This innovation could enable electric vehicles to drive cross-country and drones to fly for extended periods, t...
Emesent, an autonomous mapping and robotics company, has secured $17 million in funding to advance its Cortex AI autonomy platform and expand its Aura cloud software. This funding includes a $7 million venture debt facility from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation and a $10 million equity r...
Wonder, a food technology platform, plans to introduce aerial meal delivery services in Dallas starting in 2027, signaling a significant advancement in the commercial use of drone delivery for food services. The company has partnered with Zipline to facilitate this initiative across various location...
In a significant shift within the restaurant industry, the reliance on subsidies for delivery services is diminishing, prompting industry experts to question whether this marks the beginning of a new operational model. This transformation is occurring as restaurants seek to adapt to changing consume...
AURA Foresight, a team dedicated to developing autonomous technology for wildfire prevention, has been named a finalist in the XPRIZE Wildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response competition. Out of more than 130 global competitors, AURA Foresight stands out as one of only four teams remaining in the prest...
AtomBite.AI, a company specializing in embodied intelligence, has secured a multi-million dollar seed funding round led by InnoTech Venture Capital, with participation from the Tsinghua Alumni Seed Fund and notable individual investors. This funding will primarily support the development of embodied...
Yuanjie Intelligent, a startup founded in March 2026 and led by former Meituan executive Dr. Wang Dong, has successfully raised millions in seed funding within just two months of its inception. The company aims to tackle the pressing labor shortages in the restaurant industry by developing intellige...
Wonder, a company specializing in robotic kitchens, is set to transform its operations by launching AI-powered “restaurant factories.” This innovative initiative aims to enable individuals to create virtual food brands simply by providing a prompt. The announcement comes as part of Wonder's strategy...
Appetronix, a company known for developing fully autonomous restaurants, has expanded its capabilities by acquiring Cibotica, a firm specializing in kitchen automation. This strategic move allows Appetronix to retrofit existing restaurant kitchens with advanced automation technology, enhancing opera...
Beijing welcomed a new dining experience today with the opening of Robot Flame Lab, a robot-themed restaurant that showcases over 20 different types of robots. This innovative venue offers a unique blend of service and entertainment, featuring robots that handle everything from serving food and drin...
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