A groundbreaking collaboration between Calif Group, Miso Robotics, and PopID has resulted in the world’s first fully autonomous restaurant, CaliExpress by Flippy™.
This innovative dining establishment, located in a prime retail location at 561 E. Green St., Pasadena, is set to revolutionize the restaurant and retail industries by combining cutting-edge artificial intelligence and robotics to deliver a unique dining experience.
CaliExpress by Flippy™ represents the pinnacle of food technology, where every aspect of ordering and cooking is fully automated. Guests can enjoy freshly made burgers, including a special wagyu blend, and hot crispy fries, all prepared by state-of-the-art robotic systems.
To initiate the process, customers simply check in with their PopID accounts on self-ordering kiosks, which not only streamline the ordering process but also offer personalized recommendations and swift payments.
Innovative technology for exceptional dining
The heart of CaliExpress by Flippy™ lies in its advanced culinary technology. The grill station boasts a revolutionary robot that grinds high-quality beef in real-time after each order is placed, resulting in a mouthwatering burger patty.
Complementing this, the Flippy robotic fry station ensures that every batch of fries is cooked to perfection, using top-grade potatoes and precise cooking times.
Beyond enhancing the customer experience, these technologies bring significant benefits to employees working in the restaurant. Safety improvements are a paramount achievement, as the risk of slippage and burns is nearly eliminated.
Additionally, CaliExpress by Flippy™ demonstrates remarkable waste reduction in both food and oil usage. Furthermore, the restaurant can operate with a smaller crew in a less stressful environment, all while offering above-average wages to its employees.
Leaders in Innovation
John Miller, CEO of PopID and board member of Miso Robotics, expressed his excitement, stating,
“To our knowledge, this is the world’s first operating restaurant where both ordering and every single cooking process are fully automated. The marriage of these various technologies to create the most autonomous restaurant in the world is the culmination of years of research, development, and investment in a family of revolutionary companies.”
CaliExpress by Flippy™ not only offers a unique dining experience but also serves as an educational hub. The restaurant is located in a prime retail location and includes a fascinating pseudo-museum experience presented by Miso Robotics.
Visitors can explore retired Flippy units with dancing robot arms, experimental 3D-printed artifacts from past development, photographic displays, and more. Local schools and educational groups are encouraged to reach out for tours, inspiring the next generation of kitchen AI and automation entrepreneurs.
Rich Hull, CEO of Miso Robotics, highlighted the significance of this collaboration, stating,
“AI-powered, robotic order-taking and cooking enables the major chains that feed America to substantially improve quality, consistency, and speed. Miso is proud to partner with Cali Group and PopID to make CaliExpress by Flippy a reality. Flippy has been an incredible success story, and now everyone in Southern California can come take a look — and a taste — for themselves.”
