Companies expect that automation presents an opportunity not just to fill labor gaps, but to make food service jobs more sustainable and appealing by reducing tedious tasks and improving workflows.

Robomart's RM5 autonomous delivery robot can carry up to 50 pounds and deliver multiple customer orders at once.

Though food service workers and economists have long worried about the impact technology would have on the restaurant labor force, pilot programs in several fast-casual restaurants over the last ...

Miso Robotics in Pasadena is one of several tech startups betting their robots will appeal to fast-food chains searching for new ways to save money.

Food delivery robots carrying everything from pizza to hamburgers are trying their luck on city streets and college campuses. It’s not clear if it is the future or a hilarious misstep. Visitors to ...

The robot in the kitchen was upset. Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep. Steve Ells ignored the noise as he expounded on the future of the restaurant industry (hint: robots!) and how his food chain ...

The food delivery robot Coco demonstrates it’s ability to navigate in snow on North Halsted Street, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

When it initially launches, customers will be able to receive robot deliveries throughout downtown Jersey City between 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., though the company plans to expand its operating territory.

Though food service workers and economists have long worried about the impact technology would have on the restaurant labor force, pilot programs in several fast-casual restaurants over the last few ...