Chipotle tests automation for burrito bowls and salads

Chipotle tests automation for burrito bowls and salads

A finished burrito bowl assembled by Chipotle and Hyphen’s automation technology. A finished burrito bowl assembled by Chipotle and Hyphen’s automation technology.

Source: Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing whether automation can make customers’ burrito bowls and salads.It’s the second time the burrito chain has publicly announced testing automation at its innovation center. Chippy, Chipotle’s first foray into automation, is a robot that makes tortilla chips. The company began testing Chippy at a California restaurant a year ago after it passed the first round of testing.Restaurants ranging from Sweetgreen to Starbucks have been investing in automation to cut […]

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