In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made great strides in the restaurant business. While in the past the technology was mainly used for the automation of processes back-end, such as inventory management or payment management, now AI is starting to revolutionize food preparation as well.
An example of how AI is changing the way pizza is prepared is given by the case of an Italian startup that has developed a machine for the automatic preparation of pizzas. In this article, we will explore 10 points about how this artificial intelligence works and what its implications are for the restaurant industry.
Pizza and artificial intelligence
The automatic pizza making machine was developed by an Italian company called “Crazy for Pizza”. The idea was to create a device that could do most of the pizza making work, minimizing human intervention.
The machine is equipped with a robotic arm which takes the dough from the tank and spreads it on a box. The cassette is then moved to a conveyor belt which carries the pizza through a series of prep stations.
An artificial intelligence that prepares pizzas
Prep stations include a sauce dispenser, a cheese dispenser and topping station. The AI is programmed to dispense just the right amount of sauce, cheese and topping on the pizza according to customer preferences.
The machine is capable of preparing up to 120 pizzas per hour, which makes her much more efficient than a human pizza maker. In addition to, having AI, it can adapt to customers' needs in real time and change the quantities of ingredients according to their requests.
Also 120 pizzas every hour
The machine has been designed to be easy to use and maintain. Operators can easily load dough and toppings, and the machine takes care of the rest. In addition to, thanks to self-cleaning technology, the machine is easy to clean and disinfect.
The usage of a robot for the preparation of pizzas can lead to greater uniformity in the quality of the product. The machine is programmed to distribute the ingredients evenly on each pizza, ensuring that every customer gets a high quality pizza.
The human error
In addition to, the use of AI can reduce human errors during the preparation of the pizza. Eg, the machine can automatically detect any allergens or unwanted ingredients entered by the user and adapt the preparation of the pizza accordingly.
The use of AI in preparing pizzas can also reduce costs for restaurateurs. The machine is able to work continuously and does not require any type of rest or payment like a human employee.
However, there are also some concerns about the use of AI in food preparation. Eg, some may worry that the use of automated machines could lead to job loss for human pizza makers.
How to improve efficiency
However, there are also many opportunities for restaurateurs to use AI to improve the efficiency and quality of food preparation. In particular, l’AI can be used to personalize customers' food choices, optimize inventory management and improve personnel management.
In conclusion, AI is revolutionizing the preparation of pizzas and catering in general. The use of automated machines can improve the quality and efficiency of food preparation, but it is also important to consider concerns about job losses. However, technology can also offer opportunities to enhance the customer experience and streamline restaurant operations.
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