Experts differ, but more such automation is likely headed for the fast-food sector in coming years. But that could change as businesses develop cheaper and more efficient robot chefs. Spyce’s founders said they chose a relatively simple type of meal — grain bowls — and avoided trying to use robotic arms . Also stalled is a burger-flipping robot named Flippy that was put on leave from a Southern California restaurant just days after its March debut. It’s just an automated system.”But Ryden said he’s still eager to join the lunchtime crowds in trying it out.

Source: National Post May 03, 2018 18:00 UTC