Sometimes, all it takes is 30 minutes to learn the ins and outs of new food technologies and trends that are transforming the food and beverage industry. In this series, we’ll dig into a food innovation topic and link you to content and resources so you can become a master on the topic in 30 minutes (or less!).
This week, we’re looking at the use of robotics in the food and beverage industry.
The Overview
YODL – Robotics in Action: Top 5 Takeaways
The use of automation, robotics and data analytics has the potential to transform Canada’s food and beverage industry.
Foodservice & Hospitality – Technology innovation fuels change for Canada’s foodservice industry
Trends in robotics and automation in the foodservice industry.
Canadian Food Business – Rise of the Robots
Next-generation technology is tackling some of Canada’s greatest challenges in the agri-food sector.
Food in Canada – Robotics Give Beverage Manufacturers a Competitive Edge
From improved productivity to product diversification, many things are possible when applying robotics in beverage processing facilities
The Canadian Connection
Cyberworks Robotics Markham, ON-based Cyberworks Robotics provides autonomous self-driving technology for material handling forklifts and tow-tuggers as well as industrial floor scrubbers.
Relocalize Relocalize Inc. is a Montreal, QC-based company that hyper-localizes packaged food manufacturing with autonomous factories that eliminate middle mile logistics (and CO2 emissions), reduce product costs and cut waste.
SJW Robotics Toronto’s SJW Robotics is a food technology company developing autonomous kitchen robotic systems for the hospitality industry.
Skygauge Robotics Hamilton, ON-based Skygauge Robotics is an innovative technology company specializing in drone solutions for industrial inspection and data collection in food manufacturing and beyond.
Social Media
@tiny_mile (X) Tiny Mile is a robot delivery service.
@fanucamerica (Instagram) Fanuc is one of the world’s largest robotics manufacturers.
KUKA (LinkedIn) KUKA is another giant in the world of automation and robotics.
Overtime
If you’ve got more than 30 minutes, these are for you:
YouTube - Robotics in Action – Seeing is Believing
YouTube - Robots and Automation in Food and Drink