Driven by food safety regulations, demand to improve productivity, decreasing cost of robot production and growing investments in automated solutions, demand for robotics and automation in the food industry has surged significantly.
A game-changing step into the future of the industry, the robotic commercial kitchen equipment is generating much interest due to the ability to save time, standardize processes, reduce costs as well as build a complete cooking experience, by delivering healthy, freshly cooked, gourmet food, safely and efficiently.
Commercial robots generally operate in public places, in commercial environments near humans, so increasing the safety of robots operating in environments where people are present is important. Any inaccuracy in the robotic kitchen equipment’s functionality could lead to mechanical, electrical safety and robot-human interaction risks such as a vast disruption in the production process. Therefore, we can help manufacturers demonstrate safety and increase the confidence to deliver a reliable and functional commercial product without compromise, protect brand reputation and build consumer trust.
Together with UL Standards & Engagement, we have been actively participating and engaging in the development of safety standards for commercial robots. We have designed an Outline of Investigation, the first standard to address the most comprehensive solution to evaluate the robotic commercial kitchen equipment.
