Described herein is an automated beverage dispensing system for dispensing a beverage into a cup based on an order. The automated beverage dispenser may include a conveyor and a plurality of functional stations along the conveyor route. Exemplary stations include a cup singulation or placement station, an ice dispensing station, a beverage dispensing station, and a sealing station for covering the top of the cup with a liquid tight film. Related methods are described.
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Downloadable project management software in the field of food service; Downloadable software for inventory management; Downloadable computer software using artificial intelligence (AI) for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry; Downloadable computer programs using artificial intelligence (AI) for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry; Downloadable computer software applications for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry; Computer software applications, downloadable, for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry; Computer software platforms, downloadable, for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry; Downloadable business software for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry; Downloadable cloud-based software for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry; Downloadable computer software platforms for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry; Downloadable computer software for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry; Downloadable software for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software using artificial intelligence (AI) for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry; Software as a service (SAAS) services, namely, hosting software for use by others for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software and applications using artificial intelligence (AI) for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry; Providing a web site featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software and applications for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry; Providing online non-downloadable computer software platforms for analyzing, managing, monitoring, organizing, and sharing data related to customer feedback, employees and payroll, inventory, operation of cooking and kitchen equipment, sales, and workflow efficiency all for use in the food service industry
An automated kitchen assistant system inspects a food preparation area in the kitchen environment using a plurality of sensors or cameras. A trained model computes the identity and the location of the food item. In embodiments, the food items are on a grill, and the automated kitchen assistant system is operable to compute the time remaining to remove or flip each of the food items. The output may further be utilized to command a robotic arm, kitchen worker, or otherwise assist in food preparation. Related methods are also described.
A robotic kitchen system for preparing food items in combination with at least one kitchen appliance such as a fryer comprises an automated bin assembly, a robotic arm, and a basket held by the robotic arm. The automated bin assembly comprises at least one automated bin for holding the food items. A camera or sensor array collects image data of the food items in the bin(s). A central processor is operable to compute and provide directions to the first robotic arm and automated bin assembly based on the image data and stored data to (a) move the robotic arm to the bin; (b) actuate the bin to drop the food items from the bin into the basket; (c) and to move the basket into the fryer all without human interaction. Related methods are also described.
A coffee monitoring system for monitoring coffee in an urn comprises a temperature sensor removably installed in the urn, a weight sensor arranged under the urn, and a computer programmed and operable to compute a coffee forecast based on the temperature and weight data and age of the coffee since brewing. The system includes one or more portable computing devices, preferably tablets, to conveniently communicate with users. Related methods are also described.
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Food safety monitoring devices, namely, tablet computers, smartphones, computers and mobile communication devices featuring recorded artificial intelligence (AI) software for use in commercial kitchens and restaurants to increase efficiency and accuracy during the cooking, brewing, dispensing or blending process; Automated digital controls for commercial and industrial food service equipment; Electric control devices for monitoring and managing food and beverage processing equipment, industrial robots and automated machines in the food industry; Wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems, namely, beverage dispensers and food and beverage processing equipment, industrial robots and automated machines in the food industry
Automated machines for food preparation, cooking and handling in the nature of automated cooking, temperature control, ingredient dispensing, and food safety monitoring and industrial robots for use in the food service industry
A flexible robotic kitchen assistant automates the preparation of food items. The robotic kitchen assistant includes a robotic arm, a sensor assembly comprising a plurality of cameras aimed at a kitchen workspace for preparing the food items, a controller operable to move the robotic arm, and a processor. The processor is operable to command the robotic arm to perform a food preparation step on the food items in the kitchen workspace based on order information, recipe information, kitchen equipment information, and camera data. The system is capable of performing a wide range of tasks commonly used in residential and commercial kitchens and is able to work collaboratively with and in close proximity to human kitchen workers.
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An automated food frying system includes a plurality of functional stations for dispensing a predetermined amount of raw food, transferring the raw food to a fry basket, frying the raw food, transferring the cooked food to a mixing bowl, mixing the cooked food with seasonings, transferring the cooked food to a receiving pan, and cleaning the mixing bowl. Related methods are described.
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Described herein is an automated beverage dispensing system for dispensing a beverage into a cup based on an order. The automated beverage dispenser may include a conveyor and a plurality of functional stations along the conveyor route. Exemplary stations include a cup singulation or placement station, an ice dispensing station, a beverage dispensing station, and a sealing station for covering the top of the cup with a liquid tight film. Related methods are described.
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Described herein is an automated beverage dispensing system for dispensing a beverage into a cup based on an order. The automated beverage dispenser may include a conveyor and a plurality of functional stations along the conveyor route. Exemplary stations include a cup singulation or placement station, an ice dispensing station, a beverage dispensing station, and a sealing station for covering the top of the cup with a liquid tight film. Related methods are described.
An automated kitchen assistant system inspects a food preparation area in the kitchen environment using a plurality of sensors or cameras. A trained model computes the identity and the location of the food item. In embodiments, the food items are on a grill, and the automated kitchen assistant system is operable to compute the time remaining to remove or flip each of the food items. The output may further be utilized to command a robotic arm, kitchen worker, or otherwise assist in food preparation. Related methods are also described.
An automated kitchen assistant system inspects a food preparation area in the kitchen environment using a plurality of sensors or cameras. A trained model computes the identity and the location of the food item. In embodiments, the food items are on a grill, and the automated kitchen assistant system is operable to compute the time remaining to remove or flip each of the food items. The output may further be utilized to command a robotic arm, kitchen worker, or otherwise assist in food preparation. Related methods are also described.
A robotic kitchen system for preparing food items in combination with at least one kitchen appliance such as a fryer comprises an automated bin assembly, a robotic arm, and a basket held by the robotic arm. The automated bin assembly comprises at least one automated bin for holding the food items. A camera or sensor array collects image data of the food items in the bin(s). A central processor is operable to compute and provide directions to the first robotic arm and automated bin assembly based on the image data and stored data to (a) move the robotic arm to the bin; (b) actuate the bin to drop the food items from the bin into the basket; (c) and to move the basket into the fryer all without human interaction. Related methods are also described.
A robotic kitchen system for preparing food items in combination with at least one kitchen appliance such as a fryer comprises an automated bin assembly, a robotic arm, and a basket held by the robotic arm. The automated bin assembly comprises at least one automated bin for holding the food items. A camera or sensor array collects image data of the food items in the bin(s). A central processor is operable to compute and provide directions to the first robotic arm and automated bin assembly based on the image data and stored data to (a) move the robotic arm to the bin; (b) actuate the bin to drop the food items from the bin into the basket; (c) and to move the basket into the fryer all without human interaction. Related methods are also described.
A robotic kitchen system for preparing food items in combination with at least one kitchen appliance such as a fryer comprises an automated bin assembly, a robotic arm, and a basket held by the robotic arm. The automated bin assembly comprises at least one automated bin for holding the food items. A camera or sensor array collects image data of the food items in the bin(s). A central processor is operable to compute and provide directions to the first robotic arm and automated bin assembly based on the image data and stored data to (a) move the robotic arm to the bin; (b) actuate the bin to drop the food items from the bin into the basket; (c) and to move the basket into the fryer all without human interaction. Related methods are also described.
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Kitchen assistant device, namely, a tablet with a camera and
artificial intelligence (AI) software that works with
grills, ovens, beverage dispensers, and fryers to perform
product identification, classification, and monitor and
manage people and food during the cooking process. Software as a Service, namely, an artificial intelligence
(AI) cooking platform that works with grills, ovens,
beverage dispensers, and fryers to perform product
identification, classification, and monitor and manage
people and food during the cooking process.
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Robotic kitchen assistant for frying including agitator assembly for shaking utensil
A robotic kitchen assistant for frying includes a robotic arm, a fryer basket, and a robotic arm adapter assembly allowing the robotic arm to pick up and manipulate the fryer basket. The robotic arm adapter includes opposing gripping members to engage the fryer basket. A utensil adapter assembly is mounted to the handle of the fryer basket, and the opposing gripper members are actuated to capture a three-dimensional (3D) feature of the utensil adapter assembly. The robotic arm adapter assembly can include an agitator mechanism to shake the fryer basket or another utensil as desired. Related methods are also described.
Industrial robots for preparing food featuring an artificial intelligence (AI) software module that recognizes and transfers food to independently fry food
An automated kitchen assistant system inspects a food preparation area in the kitchen environment using a novel sensor combination. The combination of sensors includes an Infrared (IR) camera that generates IR image data and at least one secondary sensor that generates secondary image data. The IR image data and secondary image data are processed to obtain combined image data. A trained convolutional neural network is employed to automatically compute an output based on the combined image data. The output includes information about the identity and the location of the food item. The output may further be utilized to command a robotic arm, kitchen worker, or otherwise assist in food preparation. Related methods are also described.
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A transportable kitchen workcell includes a prefabricated enclosure, a robotic arm secured within the enclosure, one or more food appliances, a food prep area and storage, a sensor assembly, and a processor operable to command the robotic arm to autonomously prepare a completed entree from a wide variety of raw ingredients. A dispensing unit is arranged in the enclosure for dispensing the raw ingredients onto a target surface according to a selected flowrate and based on real time feedback measured during dispensing. The workcell is self-contained and is adapted to be conveniently moved (e.g., towed) to a new location. A wide range of entrees may be completed without rearranging or retooling the equipment in the workcell. New food items may be prepared by the workcell by simply selecting the applicable program, or by downloading an update corresponding to the new food item.
A modular robotic kitchen system is conveniently adaptable to perform a wide range of cooking applications. The modular robotic kitchen system can include a plurality of discrete modular units organized in a small footprint such that multiple types of cooking applications can be performed without a need to replace the modular units. Exemplary modular units include an ingredient module, robotic arm module, assembly and packaging module, and warming module. Optionally a transport unit or sled moves the modules into position. The modular kitchen system includes a central processor operable to carry out different cooking applications upon downloading software corresponding to the specific cooking application and without retooling the existing modules. Related methods are also described.
A robotic kitchen assistant for frying includes a robotic arm, a fryer basket, and a robotic arm adapter assembly allowing the robotic arm to pick up and manipulate the fryer basket. The robotic arm adapter includes opposing gripping members to engage the fryer basket. A utensil adapter assembly is mounted to the handle of the fryer basket, and the opposing gripper members are actuated to capture a three-dimensional (3D) feature of the utensil adapter assembly. The robotic arm adapter assembly can include an agitator mechanism to shake the fryer basket or another utensil as desired. Related methods are also described.
A robotic kitchen assistant for frying includes a robotic arm, a fryer basket, and a robotic arm adapter assembly allowing the robotic arm to pick up and manipulate the fryer basket. The robotic arm adapter includes opposing gripping members to engage the fryer basket. A utensil adapter assembly is mounted to the handle of the fryer basket, and the opposing gripper members are actuated to capture a three-dimensional (3D) feature of the utensil adapter assembly. The robotic arm adapter assembly can include an agitator mechanism to shake the fryer basket or another utensil as desired. Related methods are also described.
A sleeve apparatus for protecting a robotic kitchen arm from contamination. The sleeve includes a proximal end, a distal end, a passageway extending from the proximal end to the distal end, and an exterior surface. The passageway has an effective diameter less than the effective diameter of the robotic kitchen arm such that the exterior surface of the sleeve apparatus is substantially fold-free when the robotic arm is in the extended configuration. Methods of cleaning a robotic kitchen arm are also described.
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A robotic sled-enhanced food preparation system includes a robotic kitchen assistant operable to determine and to perform food preparation steps, and an autonomous mobile sled operable to supply the robotic kitchen assistant with ingredients and supplies. The robotic kitchen assistant includes a scheduling engine to evaluate food inventory levels and automatically determine when to replenish the food inventories using the sled if the food inventory levels are insufficient to complete the food preparation steps. Related methods are also described.
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An automated kitchen assistant system inspects a food preparation area in the kitchen environment using a novel sensor combination. The combination of sensors includes an Infrared (IR) camera that generates IR image data and at least one secondary sensor that generates secondary image data. The IR image data and secondary image data are processed to obtain combined image data. A trained convolutional neural network is employed to automatically compute an output based on the combined image data. The output includes information about the identity and the location of the food item. The output may further be utilized to command a robotic arm, kitchen worker, or otherwise assist in food preparation. Related methods are also described.
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A food preparation system is configured to enhance the efficiency of food preparation operations in a commercial kitchen by displaying instructions on a surface in the kitchen work area. The food preparation system includes a plurality of cameras aimed at a kitchen workspace for preparing the plurality of food items and a processor operable to compute an instruction for a kitchen worker to perform a food preparation step based on one or more types of information selected from order information, recipe information, kitchen equipment information, data from the cameras, and food item inventory information. A projector in communication with the processor visually projects the instruction onto a location in the kitchen workspace for the kitchen worker to observe. Related methods for projecting food preparation instructions are described.
A flexible robotic kitchen assistant automates the preparation of food items. The robotic kitchen assistant includes a robotic arm, a sensor assembly comprising a plurality of cameras aimed at a kitchen workspace for preparing the food items, a controller operable to move the robotic arm, and a processor. The processor is operable to command the robotic arm to perform a food preparation step on the food items in the kitchen workspace based on order information, recipe information, kitchen equipment information, and camera data. The system is capable of performing a wide range of tasks commonly used in residential and commercial kitchens and is able to work collaboratively with and in close proximity to human kitchen workers.
A23L 5/10 - General methods of cooking foods, e.g. by roasting or frying
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