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Chipotle uses 100 million pounds of this ingredient every year - and may no longer have to prep it all by hand. Even though guac is extra, Chipotle uses millions of pounds of avocados every year to make their signature add-on. Cut, scooped, and mashed by hand, a single batch of guac takes about 50 minutes to prepare. Anyone who has done prep before knows how tedious that can get after a few batches. With an increasing demand for guac, a time-consuming prep process, and increasing labor costs, Chipotle saw the need to develop a more efficient (robotic) process. Their solution? The ‘Autocado’. The Autocado is Chipotle’s newest innovation and is an example of how automation aims to improve restaurant operations without sacrificing the customer experience. Developed by Vebu specifically for Chipotle, the Autocado machine automates the cutting, coring, and scooping of avocados and could reduce prep time by 50%. Chipotle's investment in robotics highlights the growing interest in creative labor-saving technology within the foodservice sector. Many restaurants are exploring automation solutions to reduce labor costs and increase efficiency. The broader implication for the foodservice industry is that by automating tasks such as avocado processing it frees up employees to focus on customer service and providing a better experience. Perhaps equally as important, the quality of the product is not compromised. When designed specifically with the product in mind, the use of automation can lead to more precise and efficient food preparation. Soon we’ll start to see more innovations like this starting with operators that produce at a significant scale. The collective impact of potentially redirecting 30 min of labor several times a day across thousands of stores is hard to ignore.

▶ Episode 6 of #MachineMinds with Buck Jordan of Vebu and Miso Robotics has officially been released! Buck's unique experience of founding robotics companies in the food space is valuable for anyone interested in this industry! He is the Founder & CEO of Vebu as well as the Co-founder, President, and Chairman of Miso Robotics. Follow the link in the comments to listen on all major platforms. #podcast #robotics #ai #techpodcast #foodtech #foodautomation

▶ Episode 6 of #MachineMinds is coming out this week with guest Buck Jordan who is the Founder & CEO of Vebu and is also the Co-Founder, President, and Chairman of Miso Robotics! Listen as we talk through the fascinating world of Food Technology and Restaurant Automation! Check out the teaser and keep an eye out for the full episode being released later this week. #podcast #robotics #ai #foodtech #restauranttech #automation #techpodcast

Witness Autocado in Action! See what we're building with Chipotle Mexican Grill, and how we're working to help make their mouthwatering guacamole with precision and speed. Autocado is the incredible robotic automation machine that can effortlessly handle up to 25 pounds of avocados at a time. As the machine automatically cuts, cores, and peels the avocados, the team is free to focus on other important tasks throughout the kitchen and restaurant. With Autocado's processing efficiency, the avocado flesh is perfectly prepared for hand mashing, resulting in their signature guac – a true culinary masterpiece! Discover the future of avocado processing and learn more at https://bit.ly/3Y5jKVC