Posted on 02/22/2022 3:35:15 PM PST by Enlightened1
The robotics program will take place in nearly one-third of the company’s locations.
Midwestern fast-food chain White Castle is outsourcing some of its jobs to robots.
The hamburger chain announced plans this week to install Miso Robotics' "Flippy 2" in 100 locations.
The Ohio-based chain has been experimenting with the robotic fry cook since September 2020, when the original "Flippy" was installed in a Chicago area restaurant. After upgrading to "Flippy 2" at the original test location in November 2021, White Castle decided to roll out a larger version of the program.
"By taking over the work of an entire fry station, Flippy 2 alleviates the pain points that come with back-of-house roles at quick-service restaurants to create a working environment for its human coworkers that maximizes the efficiency of the kitchen," Miso Robotics said in a statement. "The improved workflow allows for the redeployment of team members to focus on creating memorable moments for customers."
Miso Robotics said the rollout of the machines is being phased by region and is still in the planning stages.
The robotics program will take place in nearly one-third of the company's locations, as there are about 350 brick-and-mortar White Castle restaurants across the Midwest, Southwest and the New York area.
White Castle is hardly the first fast-food chain to look at artificial intelligence as a way of increasing efficiency and lowering labor costs. Other chains like Sonic, McDonald’s and Checkers are working with AI companies to streamline taking orders in the drive-thru.
At the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, robots are preparing and serving meals to reporters (but not the athletes).
https://www.today.com/video/inside-spyce-restaurant-where-robots-make-the-food-1381590595995
One restaurant in Texas hired three robots in 2021 to help serve hungry customers as waiters/food runners and in one Boston restaurant, robots prep and cook rice bowls at a low price.
Even grocery chain Kroger is working with their high-tech fulfillment centers across the country to streamline grocery delivery.
I’m generally pretty tolerant of fast food. But while on a road trip with friends, I got dragged into a White Castle. Rare occasion when after one bit, threw my entire dinner away.
But, to each their own likes & dislikes. Seems popular with many.
Pardon me for even posting this, but I had the worst attack of gas I have ever had in my life after eating White Castles.
My former wife and I split a Sack O’ Ten and whatever came with it. I blasted gas several dozen times on the one-hour ride home. She was not affected the same way.
We laughed and laughed. I have not eaten White Castle since.
I think they are great as long as I avoid cheese on them. Those give me the squirts.
It’s truly garbage. I even enjoyed Taco Bell. To be fair, the only time I ate Taco Bell was after the better part of a 750mL of Jack Daniels or Jagermeister...
“...What’s wrong?”
They are great and there is nothing wrong with them. I remember when I was a kid, in the late 50’s, they were a nickel each. You could fill up a shopping bag on the way to an afternoon double feature at the movies. LOL
True.
Maybe build robots to eat the burgers the other robots flipped.
Are they smart enough to form a union?
I have them infrequently but always without cheese. Never more than 2. The onion fries are good. Service is slow.
I like it.
We used to go after the movies in the 1970s. IHOP, WC and Friendlys were only places open. WC was cheapest.
I think I saw this in a SpongeBob episode.
“ White Castle shouldn’t even be served to dogs.”
Greatest thing after coming out of a club at 3am. 6 burgers, fried clams, French fries and a chocolate shake. $4.00.
Thank you for that!
Disgusting.
Taco Bell is for drunk people. Waffle House as well.
The robot won’t be picking its nose, scratching its arse, refusing to wash its paws after visiting the john...
I for one welcome our robotic hamburger flipping overlords!
Artificial minimum wage laws have consequences.
tmi
Rd later.
You forgot Krystal burgers.
I don’t know how anyone could eat that stuff sober?
At least the robots don’t use the restroom and not wash their hands, unlike today’s burger flippers! I was in a restroom and an employee came in and left without washing his hands...
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