In an unprecedented move, Cali Group has partnered with Miso Robotics, the creator of Flippy the AI-powered robotic fry station, and PopID, a tech firm specializing in biometric ordering and payments, to introduce the world’s first fully autonomous restaurant, CaliExpress by Flippy, in Pasadena, California. This innovative establishment will revolutionize the dining experience by incorporating cutting-edge food technology systems, automating the grill and fry stations, and offering personalized order recommendations and seamless payments through PopID accounts.
The restaurant promises an efficient and safe environment for employees, while also ensuring the delivery of freshly prepared burgers at competitive prices for customers. The integration of various technologies, including a grill robot that grinds high-quality beef in real-time and Flippy’s robotic fry station that offers crispy, hot fries made from premium-grade potatoes, represents a significant milestone in the amalgamation of AI and robotics in the food industry.
Moreover, CaliExpress by Flippy will not only offer a unique culinary experience but also feature a pseudo-museum experience curated by Miso Robotics, showcasing retired Flippy units, experimental 3D-printed artifacts, and photographic displays. The aim of this curated space is not only to provide food but also to inspire and educate the future generation of kitchen AI and automation entrepreneurs, demonstrating the potential of AI-powered, robotic order-taking and cooking to substantially improve quality, consistency, and speed.