It's An Autocado…Thanks!

Fast food giant Chipotle Mexican Grill is moving into the world of automation in two of its California locations. These locations have adopted an automated bowl-and-salad maker, as well as an avocado-processing robot – dubbed the "Autocado." This addition to their kitchen aims to streamline the preparation of one of their most popular items – guacamole. The robot handles the labour-intensive process, which involves peeling, pitting, and mashing avocados. By automating these tasks, Chipotle hopes to enhance efficiency, ensure consistent quality, and reduce the physical strain on their kitchen staff.

This innovation comes at a time when the restaurant industry is increasingly turning to technology to address challenges such as labour shortages and rising operational costs. Other California-based chains have also invested in private tech startups that envision fast food made by robots. California fast food chains are required to pay workers $20 an hour, with further