Industrial Robotic Solutions has developed a robotic gripper and vision system that autonomously assembles a variety of food ingredients for ready meal production, ensuring hygienic and efficient operations. This technology addresses labor shortages and increases productivity in food manufacturing by automating the selection and placement of fresh ingredients.
Funding
$457.7K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Food manufacturers face labor shortages and increasing demands for efficiency in ready meal production. Manual assembly of ingredients is time-consuming, prone to errors, and can compromise hygiene standards.
Solution
Industrial Robotic Solutions offers a robotic gripper and vision system designed for the autonomous assembly of food ingredients in ready meal production. The system utilizes advanced vision technology to identify, select, and precisely place a variety of fresh ingredients, ensuring hygienic and efficient operations. This automation solution addresses labor challenges, reduces contamination risks, and increases throughput in food manufacturing environments. The gripper can handle a wide range of ingredients, including meats, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and grains, enabling continuous assembly of sandwiches, burgers, salads, and other ready-to-eat meals.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes ready meal factories and retail food outlets seeking to automate their food assembly processes, improve hygiene, and increase production efficiency.
Features
- Robotic gripper designed for handling diverse food ingredients with varying shapes, sizes, and textures
- Advanced vision system for accurate ingredient identification and precise placement
- Hygienic design and food-grade materials to minimize contamination risks
- Autonomous operation requiring minimal human intervention
- Capability to assemble a wide variety of ready meals, including sandwiches, burgers, and salads
- Integration with Kuka Robotics for seamless automation