Miso Robotics has announced a partnership with the sports and restaurant chain, Wings and Rings. The franchise brand will pilot Miso Robotics’ Flippy 2 at its Crestview Hills, Kentucky location, with possible plans for further integration in the months ahead. Flippy 2 leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision and data analytics to maximize efficiency in the commercial kitchen.
Wings and Rings will be the first brand to integrate the robotic tool into a real restaurant, as opposed to a test kitchen. The brand hopes it will be able to alleviate long-term labor challenges in the industry.
“As a developer of robotics technology in the restaurant space, Miso Robotics is a perfect partner to integrate into our business,” said Bob Bafundo, chief operating officer of Wings and Rings.
“We’ve been so impressed by our conversations with Miso and our initial tests of Flippy that we’re adding more menu items into our pilot. Flippy is consistent, dependable and cooks our food even quicker than before without sacrificing the flavor-forward taste we’re known for.”
Wings and Rings does not expect an immediate impact on throughput and efficiency in the kitchen, but its human counterparts will be able to focus on more customer-facing roles like waiting tables and taking orders.
“Adding another brand to our customer base is huge, but when that brand shares in our vision for quality and sees robotics as a game-changer for their overall business and the betterment of their employees, it’s even sweeter,” said Mike Bell, CEO of Miso Robotics.
“Wings and Rings has been committed to us since day one and we can’t wait to work with them for many years to come.”
