Chipotle is testing a new robot called Autocado in Huntington Beach, California, which automates the peeling of avocados. The prototype can peel an avocado in just 26 seconds, allowing employees to focus on other tasks. As part of its investment into automative technologies, Chipotle is using this robot to improve efficiency in its guacamole preparation, enhancing overall operational productivity.
In the ongoing automation trend, Chipotle also announced a new Augmented Makeline, tested in Corona del Mar, California. This system streamlines the process of assembling bowls and salads, responding to the fact that roughly 65% of Chipotle's digital orders comprise bowls or salads. The combined approach of using cobots for avocado processing and automated line systems for bowl assembly emphasizes the shift toward integrating technology to enhance workflow in fast-paced food environments.
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