White Castle will use robots to flip burgers at 100 stores

The locations where the robots will be placed have not been shared A test of the robot initially began in September 2020 in Chicago The 'Flippy 2' does everything from flip burgers to making French fries White Castle officials say they plan to put robots in 100 locations nationwide White Castle will use robots to flip burgers and fry fries in more than 100 stores across the US - in a move the company says will give burnt-out staff 'an extra hand' as the restaurant industry struggles to recruit new workers. White Castle will use robots to flip burgers and fry fries in more than 100 stores across the US - in a move the company says will give burnt-out staff 'an extra hand' The Ohio-based fast food chain has been experimenting with the robot, Flippy, which costs approximately $3,000 per month, since September 2020 and later rolled out an expanded and upgraded program in November 2021. Company executives reported positive findings with the rollout, as well, with a February press release stating Flippy had an 'immediate positive impact' on the workplace environment The robots will be installed in 100 of the company's nearly 350 locations Richardson, in the interview last week said alleviated stress and increased productivity continue to be the goals of the company. Flippy will help alleviate the stress of its human coworkers, officials have said It's unclear whether the move to install robots will put people out of work An AutoBin system allows the robot to change its procedure for different foods like chicken tenders, French fries, onion rings, and burger The technology has been described as a game changer for White Castle and the fast food industry, even as some fret it may be a sign of what's to come for the industry.