Developing an Automated Make Line for Fast Casual Restaurants

Stephen Klein, co-founder and CEO of Hyphen, discusses the development of an automated make line for fast casual restaurants. The goal is to make fresh, healthy food more affordable by automating the production process. The make line consists of containers with automated trap doors or augers that dispense ingredients into a bowl as it moves down the line. The challenge lies in accurately dispensing the right amount of each ingredient. Hyphen has developed different dispenser types for various ingredients, but some items like fan avocado remain difficult to automate. Despite the challenges, the goal is to make restaurant-quality food accessible and inexpensive through automation.