robotics

Chipotle Mexican Grill Makes Strategic Investment in Hyphen, a Food Robotics Company

July 27, 2022 Hyphen

Hyphen, a foodservice company that automates meal production and augments labor with its Makeline and KitchenOS, announced a strategic investment from Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) via its Cultivate Next venture fund. Tiger Global and existing strategic investors also participated in the financing. Chipotle’s investment in Hyphen will fuel R&D, accelerate hiring plans, and expand Hyphen’s field support capabilities. …

Bowery Farming Acquires Traptic, 3D Vision and Robotics Harvesting Startup, to Accelerate The Commercialization of Fruiting and Vine Crops

February 17, 2022 Bowery Farming

Bowery Farming, the largest vertical farming company in the U.S., has acquired Traptic, a company utilizing computer vision, robotic arms and artificial intelligence (AI), to harvest fruiting, vine and other delicate crops, including strawberries, tomatoes and more. Supplementing Bowery’s world-class robotics technology already deployed in its network, Traptic technology will accelerate the commercialization of fruiting and vine crops. Bowery will be the first indoor farming company to use Traptic technology. …