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4 in 10 Restaurant Customers Say Dining Has Become Less Personal
4 in 10 Restaurant Customers Say Dining Has Become Less Personal
September 15, 2022  |  Consumer Insights

As restaurants look to maintain customers’ spending in the face of economic pressures, they must be wary of a widely held sentiment among consumers that...

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Amazon Acquires Belgian Warehouse Automation Firm Cloostermans
Amazon Acquires Belgian Warehouse Automation Firm Cloostermans
September 09, 2022  |  Retail

Aiming to makes its workplaces “safer, simpler and more productive,” Amazon has signed an agreement to acquire Belgium-based mechatronics solution designer and manufacturer Cloostermans. Get...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Uber Bets on Robot Delivery
Today in the Connected Economy: Uber Bets on Robot Delivery
September 08, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Uber invests in the future of robotic delivery with a partnership with autonomous vehicle company Nuro. Plus, Zelle marks 5...

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Restaurant Roundup: Chili’s Rethinks Robo-Waiters; Taco Bell Dips Toe in Metaverse
Restaurant Roundup: Chili’s Rethinks Robo-Waiters; Taco Bell Dips Toe in Metaverse
August 26, 2022  |  Restaurant Roundup

It would seem that automation is no surefire solution to restaurants’ ongoing labor challenges. Casual dining chain Chili’s, for one, is halting at least one...

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Robotic Pizza Makers Grab Larger Slice of Restaurant Automation Pie
Robotic Pizza Makers Grab Larger Slice of Restaurant Automation Pie
August 09, 2022  |  ResTech

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Amazon to Acquire iRobot, Maker of Roomba Robot Vacuum
Amazon to Acquire iRobot, Maker of Roomba Robot Vacuum
August 05, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Amazon is set to acquire iRobot, the maker of the Roomba robot vacuum, in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.7 billion. Get the Full Story...

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Presto CEO Says Tech-Wary Restaurant Customers May Change Their Tune as Prices Rise
Presto CEO Says Tech-Wary Restaurant Customers May Change Their Tune as Prices Rise
August 05, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

As restaurants’ hiring challenges persist, many brands are turning towards automated solutions to lower their labor costs, and while some consumers may think these changes...

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5G Steers Forklifts, Robots at BMW, Ford Factories
5G Steers Forklifts, Robots at BMW, Ford Factories
July 22, 2022  |  Technology

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Fourth of July Cookouts Get Automated Assist From Robots
Fourth of July Cookouts Get Automated Assist From Robots
July 04, 2022  |  Innovation

The days of major national events causing backlogs in commercial foodservice establishments and absolute messes in consumers’ home kitchens may soon be behind us. As...

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