Momentum Machines - Gourmet Hamburger-making Robots: The Next Gen of Fast Food

These need to be put in food trucks!

I really like the idea of disrupting fast food with fast preparation through technology. This isn't a digital product, but I think the world of robotics has a lot to teach us about design and innovation.

I met one of the co-founders, Steven Frehn, a few years ago. My face lit up when he told me they were building hamburger-building robots. Expect more tech innovation spreading into B&M/restaurant businesses.

I think also because of Google's interest in robotics we will see some more things like this...what I like is that this is a "micro-use" of robotics. I, for one, welcome our new hamburger-making robot overlords.

I just hate that it puts so many people out of work. Yes, they may be lower paying jobs, but people still need that kind of work to live.

@TheNickFrost I agree, but I'm also reluctant to say that this will absolutely be the case. Isn't it just as likely that today's burger cook will become tomorrow's burger robot technician?

Considering the wage debate happening in the quick service restaurant industry, this could be a huge game changer. http://www.qsrmagazine.com/exclu...