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Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/04/kernel-robot-fast-food-automation/678107
– Steve Ells, founder of Chipotle, has opened a new fast-casual venture called Kernel in Manhattan.
– Kernel uses robots for food preparation.
– Three employees are needed in the restaurant at any time, compared with a dozen for a typical fast-casual restaurant.
– Kernel’s founder has raised $36 million and plans to expand quickly in New York City.
– Robots in Kernel are used for tasks such as food dispensing and cooking.
– The use of robots in fast food is not a new concept; McDonald’s has been using automation for over 60 years to increase efficiency.
– Robots in the fast-food industry are currently used to assist humans, not fully replace them.
– Kernel’s menu includes a vegan fried-chicken sandwich, cucumber salad, and crispy potatoes among other sides.
Editorial: It’s a fluff piece on this restaurant, trying to get readers used to the idea of replacing workers with automation, because nobody wants to work slave labor for minimum wage at 3 part time jobs and still not be able to afford to live.
