Robotic Kitchen - Noodle Shop of the Future in Japan

Japanese start-up company 'Connected Robotics' is developing the world's first, fully-automated robotic kitchen system. Utilizing versatile robot arms and complex A.I. algorithms, this kitchen can cook soba noodles and fry up delicious kakiage all by itself. On top of those, it receives payments and takes care of the dishes for you when you're done eating!
You can find out more about these food robots at Connected Robotics' Official Website:
connected-robotics.com/en/
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[@JapanGo]

So what do you guys think about food cooked by robots? What could be some good applications for this technology in the future?

[@cnnw3929]

Restaurants in the United States are screaming for automation, especially in the back kitchen. Nobody wants a low-paying job doing dishes, and nobody wants to cook someone else's food. And finally, restaurant workers don't get the respect from the general public they deserve. Technology like this will enable people to do higher-end tasks, leaving the boring and simple jobs to robotic equipment.

[@PianoMeetsMetal]

Best co-worker ever. Don't have to deal with bad neighbors in the workplace. Also they can pick up all the low paying jobs no one wants to do.

[@_EvilKam]

Getting rid of all humans currently working in restaurants, let's face it, why would you want to pay people at this point? These robots are only going to get cheaper.

[@Meowloudandproud]

Everything. Robots cooking everything

[@cathymiller2798]

Revelation 13:15 “And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.” Transhumanists DO Not write the Future

[@Astran0th]

Being a electrical engineer who took Robotics myself, this was really interesting to see!

[@JapanGo]

Great to hear from an engineer like you 👍 - Yasu

[@novanine]

I need my own personal ramen making robot.

[@JapanGo]

I need one too 😏 - Yasu

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

@@JapanGo I need my own sex bot

[@ronaldgundrum2174]

Sanitary also I believe as of today maybe best way to cook at the restaurants in the future. They don't take smoke breaks, it doesn't take bathroom breaks, it's not talking and wasting time cooking?

[@obeytweety]

something about the robot dumping the leftover noodles out before the doing the dishes is so heartwarming

[@sharky7624]

Speed of light 2??? Ay yo but for real the noodles looking good.

[@JapanGo]

Thanks for the speed of light checking! Yeah, the noodles definitely tasted nice 👍- Yasu

[@FeljagerThorn]

The level of accuracy and precision of the robot according to the implant program is truly amazing.

[@mrechbreger]

Robots have a certain precision, it's in the specification. They are not perfect (just in case someone thinks they are). The more joints the more inaccurate they become -- unless you are paying more for higher grade encoders.

[@thesteelrodent1796]

@@mrechbreger thus the large amounts of malpractice cases that came out of attempting to use fully automated robots for some surgery types in the early 2000s. The robots weren't accurate enough and in some cases caused irreparable damage.

[@mrechbreger]

@@thesteelrodent1796 I think it's still part of the learning curve - I saw many companies who made shitty tablets in 2010 - 10 years later they are with top ARM processors and make good quality tablets. They gained the experience from the uprising systems back then. When looking long term initially faulty systems might look worthless - but the experience gained can be re-used with more sophisticated hardware. Of course this is also kind of a look into a glass sphere..

[@kiatsan5781]

The CEO sounds like a kid robot himself.

[@Bailey-xq2lv]

Its Amazing, very clean, has everything ready and perfect. And most of all no complaints from customers. Bravo

[@yujinyujin7276]

L❤️ve from the PHILIPPINES🇵🇭

[@Multi2794]

wow 😊

[@user-uu5xf5xc2b]

this channel is very good about japan

[@numsiskit]

Haha what does that mean?

[@ekaputra2161]

Wow

[@gabzpot]

That's fantastic. But one thing is missing on the recipe, love. xD It would be tastier.

[@JapanGo]

Hey man. Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. That is why Sawanobori-san also said these robots will never replace human workers at restaurants completely 😌 - Yasu

[@cnnw3929]

@@JapanGo I believe the robots can reduce the need for workers enough to where higher-quality individuals with better credentials can replace those who are less desirable serving the public. Relieve the suffering of the restaurant industry by reducing the need for human labor, and that can also reduce the labor shortage in other areas such as construction and building maintenance.

[@poohbear2441]

Any information on how I could attend these kinds of expo/conference???

[@jayuchang9984]

Is there a reason why both UR and TM cobots are used?

[@DavidThomas-fb8bq]

I just saw a video where a robot was making burgers. A few days ago people were complaining about the price of burgers, saying it was too expensive. I wonder what happens next?

[@BenjaminSodos]

Human makes noodles, Human Assembles Bowl, and Human added the toppings... Robot put noodles in wire basket and timed basket in water... ROBOT MADE NOODLES!

[@JapanGo]

I see wisdom in this

[@wan1234567890]

Guess jobs are safe for a few more years...

[@conget]

Robot can make noodles, see factories. Human however, will remain doing creative part like making new recipes, QC parts.

[@RalphMelis]

Wondering how much is costs to buy and install a system like this, even approximately. Did you guys ask during the interview?

[@JapanGo]

Thanks for your question. We didn't hear the exact price, but I remember they said the ice cream robot made by the same company costs 3 million yen (aprox. 30k USD). I imagine each of these robotic arms to be more expensive than that as it's more complicated. Besides, the PR person told me you can reach out to them via contact form for the exact price. connected-robotics.com/en/

[@RalphMelis]

@@JapanGo Thanks!

[@buggiemara4902]

Did they also use robots to make these robots? If so, how were these robot-makers made? Also with robots? Is it like robotception?

[@JapanGo]

Great question. I’ll ask how these robots are made whenever I can 🧐 - Yasu

[@crossbreed4513]

The same taste, forever.

[@JapanGo]

Haha, pretty much. But they may update the software and make it even better 😉

[@TheSLOShadow]

That is what a chef strives for in their dishes. Same everything for the lifetime of the dish on the menu.

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

All these robots are fading humans out of the equation slowly but surely

[@zdave6083]

Humans are fading themselves out. The trend for population in developed nations is downward.

[@papa-dt1cv]

Any opensource and design can share to benefit more?

[@leptir7110]

NICE❤😊

[@PAPITO_49]

The last time I was in Japan it was 360 yen to the dollar.

[@masterk5372]

This cool but what restaurants owner can afford these robots to cook for them

[@jayuchang9984]

The payback for these robots is usually less than a year. One of these robots is around $30k - $50k to own (depending on the robot version)

[@pauloyoshizaki2103]

RESTAURANT - DO - JAPAN - FUTURE - ESTÁ COMEÇANDO !!! MODELO ; FAZER : PREPARAR - COZINHAR - PRONTO - SERVIR !!! NEW - MODELO : DE : RESTAURANT - JAPAN : ANO : 2030 ; SERVINDO ?.

[@SavedSnake]

Beware...skynet...it's on the horizon...LOL...🤣😂

[@JapanGo]

Haha, hope they’ll not go against humans but keep making soba noodles 😂 - Yasu

[@moonlambo5229]

Honestly those human positions could easily be programmed away.

[@blueshiftministries5554]

There goes my cooking job, let see I wonder if there are any jobs espionage???🤔

[@williamhuang5329]

Hanzhen harmonic drive gear , industrial robot arm gear reducer,

[@thesteelrodent1796]

This "shortage of workers" thing is a bit of a misnomer that's being tossed around by everyone these days. The truth is we have a shortage of workers that are willing or able to work where they're needed, and quite often this shortage is artificially created by the companies themselves, by not offering a livable wage, decent working conditions, or the needed training. The Earth is still overpopulated and there are plenty of workers out there, but far too many companies still assume their labour will automatically appear if they cry hard enough, instead of doing what it takes to acquire that labour. For what it costs to install 1 robot to do a job, that same money could be spend training a dozen people to do the same job.

[@JapanGo]

While we appreciate your input, it seems you might be generalizing the global labor situation without considering the specific circumstances prevalent in Japan. The labor shortage here is not a "misnomer" but a well-documented issue, primarily driven by an aging population and declining birth rates, not an unwillingness to offer fair wages or conditions. In Japan, these innovations are not a luxury but a necessity to keep industries afloat in the face of a real and significant labor shortage. We encourage a more nuanced understanding of the local context before making broad assertions.

[@zdave6083]

The overall trend for population in developed nations is downward.

[@conqueringlion420]

Good bye “celebrity chefs”

[@luckynasourn979]

So what is the unemployment rate over there?

[@killenmac]

its robots. why do they need a full kitchen. why try to make it human then u have robots,make it robot, Human error is real

[@SnowyRVulpix]

Stop the planet, I want to get off. Before my kids and grandkids can't get jobs.

[@shakaama]

can you all DM me here or twitter?

[@fooballers7883]

it has not cooked anything from raw....just warmed it up... rubbish

[@zdave6083]

That's what ramen chefs do . They don't make their own noodles.