This Week in Startups Next Unicorns: Miso Robotics’ Mike Bell, $3 an hour fry cooks + MorningBrew’s Dan Toomey on TikTok | E1276
Sep 2, 2021
In this discussion, Mike Bell, CEO of Miso Robotics, reveals how AI is transforming the restaurant industry through automation, addressing labor shortages with innovative solutions like the Flippy robot. He highlights exciting advancements in robotic fry cooking that could cut costs by 50%. Dan Toomey from Morning Brew shares his insights on utilizing TikTok for brand growth, emphasizing the platform's unique potential for audience engagement and the evolving media landscape. Both guests provide a glimpse into the future of work and content creation.
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Start Simple
- Focus on constrained behaviors first when developing robotics.
- Start with simpler tasks like fries before tackling complex ones like burgers.
Precision Cooking
- Precise cooking times are crucial for food quality, especially French fries.
- Robots excel at following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring consistent results.
McDonald's Fry Consistency
- McDonald's struggled with French fry consistency due to varying potato storage conditions in different locations.
- They initially had the perfect environment in San Bernardino but couldn't replicate it elsewhere.