Mr. Food provides a modular robotic platform that mounts onto existing kitchen equipment to automate high‑frequency prep and cleaning tasks such as dishwasher loading, refrigerator access, and ingredient retrieval. The system combines an omnidirectional Mecanum‑wheel base, vision‑guided 6‑DOF arm, and AI‑driven task scheduling to maintain consistent cycle times while integrating with a cloud‑based fleet management console for real‑time monitoring and predictive maintenance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Restaurant kitchens face chronic labor shortages and rising wage pressures, leading to inconsistent prep and cleaning operations such as dishwasher loading, refrigerator access, and item retrieval. Manual handling of these repetitive tasks also introduces variability in throughput and increases the risk of errors or injuries.
Solution
Mr. Food delivers a modular robotic platform that mounts directly onto existing kitchen stations, automating high‑frequency prep and cleaning tasks without redesigning the layout. The system uses an omnidirectional Mecanum‑wheel base and vision‑guided manipulators to load dishwashers, open refrigerator doors, and retrieve ingredients, maintaining a steady cycle time. Integrated sensor fusion and AI‑based task scheduling optimize path planning and collision avoidance, ensuring reliable operation alongside human staff. Data from each robot is streamed to a cloud‑hosted dashboard for real‑time performance monitoring, predictive maintenance, and KPI reporting. By offloading repetitive motions, kitchens can reduce headcount, lower labor costs, and achieve more predictable throughput.
Target Audience
Primary customers are commercial kitchen operators, multi‑unit restaurant chains, and large‑scale catering facilities seeking to automate repetitive prep and cleaning workflows while controlling labor expenses.
Features
- Plug‑and‑play mounting kit that attaches to standard dishwashers, refrigerators, and prep stations without structural modifications
- Omnidirectional Mecanum‑wheel chassis with SLAM navigation for flexible floor movement in tight kitchen layouts
- Vision‑guided 6‑DOF robotic arm equipped with force‑torque sensors for precise loading, door handling, and item handoff
- AI‑driven task scheduler that dynamically allocates jobs based on order volume and equipment availability
- Cloud‑based fleet management console offering live status, utilization analytics, and OTA software updates
- Built‑in safety subsystem compliant with ISO 10218, including emergency stop, obstacle detection, and human‑presence monitoring
- Remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance alerts to minimize downtime