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Robotic Wok Tossers

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Panda Express Unveils Its Newest Technology, the 'Panda Auto Wok'

— June 27, 2022 — Tech
American Chinese restaurant chain Panda Express has unveiled its newest robotic integration, the 'Panda Auto Wok (PAW).' The proprietary technology has already been implemented in 120 Panda Express locations, and the company has stated that it plans to roll it out to an additional 240 stores in the coming months.

The Panda Auto Wok is essentially a robotic arm that has been designed to assist with the physical labor associated with high-volume wok cooking. Usually, popular dishes, such as Panda Express' fried rice, require chefs to manually stir and toss large portions that are cooking in massive woks. Now, however, these chefs have the option to utilize the Panda Auto Wok, which can automatically stir and toss these dishes. Not only does this prevent the chefs from taxing their bodies, but it also provides them more time to focus on mixing the right ingredients and developing the perfect flavor.

Image Credit: Panda Express
Trend Themes
1. Robotic Kitchen Assistants - Development of more robotic arms designed to save time and labor in cooking processes
2. Automation of Food Preparation - Implementation of automated systems to enhance productivity and reduce labor costs in food preparation
3. AI-assisted Cooking - Incorporation of artificial intelligence in cooking systems to improve product consistency and food quality
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant and Food Service Industry - Integration of robotic technology in the food service industry to save labor costs and enhance workers' safety
2. Robotics Industry - Robotic technology companies can provide solutions to the food service industry to automate their food preparation processes
3. Artificial Intelligence Industry - AI-assisted cooking systems can be developed to improve the efficiency and product consistency of food preparation
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