The world’s first AI-powered restaurant will soon open in Pasadena

Pasadena will soon be home to the world’s first fully autonomous artificial intelligence-powered restaurant, set to open in the coming weeks.

The restaurant, called CaliExpress, is powered by technology from Miso Robotics, creators of the world’s first AI-powered robotic frying station Flippy, and PopID, a technology company that simplifies ordering through biometric authentication. It’s located at 561 E. Green Street near Madison Avenue.

“To our knowledge, this is the first operating restaurant in the world where both ordering and the entire cooking process are fully automated,” said John Miller, CEO of PopID and director of Miso Robotics. Masu. “Combining these different technologies to build the world’s most autonomous restaurant is the culmination of years of research, development and investment in an innovative group of companies.”

CaliExpress kitchens utilize cutting-edge systems in food technology with fully automated grilling and frying stations that utilize cutting-edge technology in AI and robotics, Miso Robotics said.

The process begins when a customer enters a restaurant and uses their PopID account to order food from a self-ordering kiosk. Afterwards, you can watch the grill robot “grind high-quality beef in real time after receiving your order, creating a melt-in-your-mouth burger patty.”

At the same time, Flippy “serves crispy, warm fries made from the finest potatoes, always cooked at the exact time.”

CaliExpress offers a simple menu of burgers, cheeseburgers, or lettuce wraps with fries and a drink.

“AI-powered robot ordering and food preparation can significantly improve quality, consistency, and speed for the major chains that supply America’s groceries,” said Rich, CEO of Miso Robotics. Hull said. “Miso is proud to partner with Cali Group and PopID to bring CaliExpress by Flippy to life. Flippy has been an incredible success story, and now everyone in Southern California can see it for themselves. , you can taste it.”

Cali Group, the holding company behind CaliExpress, says the process creates a safer kitchen for employees. They say Flippy represents a revolutionary advance in safety because it nearly eliminates both slips and burns, in addition to reducing waste and both food and oil used during the process. says.

“Cali Express by Flippy Kitchen can operate with a much smaller staff in a less stressful environment than competing restaurants, while offering above-average wages,” the group said.

In addition, the location is a “pseudo-museum” showing the timeline of Flippy, including exhibits such as a robotic arm used since the retired Flippy model, an exhibit of photographs, and 3D-printed artifacts from past developments. It also functions as

The group is encouraging local schools to join the tour to inspire the future of AI and automation development.

Reservations for the restaurant can be made through the website.