While automation is becoming more widespread in many workplaces, the food and beverage industry seem to be resistant to the charms — or lack thereof — of robots despite rising minimum wages in the US. Any breakdown, and you’ve got an angry, hungry family to deal with.
CLAMSHELL grills are making burger flipping obsolete at McDonald’s, Johnny Rockets and other burger chains. Digital kiosks, tabletop tablets and mobile phones are taking orders at eateries like Panera, Chili’s Grill & Bar and Domino’s. And at Silicon Valley start-up Zume, robots are being programmed to take over pizza assembly.