Robo-burger is a reality

[Richard Cranium]

This is what "the fight for 15" has wrought and It's only a matter of time before the rest of the burger assembly is automated.


http://ktla.com/2018/03/05/flippy-t...ow-cooking-at-the-caliburger-fast-food-chain/

 

[493 Mike]

This technology is not about replacing jobs - we see Flippy as that third hand," said Zito.
Mike

 

[NJRR]

This technology is not about replacing jobs - we see Flippy as that third hand," said Zito.
Mike

Yeah right !!!!!

 

[63RedFury]

Wow

 

[Budnicks]

The robots won't try & unionize either
they asked for it, be careful what you ask for, you may get it &
business owners will find a way to make profit or support stock holders...

 

[68gtxman]

Probably do a better job.

 

[PRND21]

OK, I’ve got to ask, what the hell is a “California style” burger. Is it made from kale and bean sprouts? Or does it just cost $30?

 

[snakeyes]

coming soon to a location near robo *** wipers

 

[MarPar]

 

[PRND21]

coming soon to a location near robo *** wipers View attachment 579513

Damn, I could have used one of those after my shoulder surgery!

 

[JB400]

Take a lot of burgers to pay for it.

 

[DeltaV]

The robot won't spit (or worse) in your drink or on your food.

 

[JB400]

Could blow a hydraulic line

 

[Richard Cranium]

Could blow a hydraulic line

Is it female or gay?

 

[Darius]

A new employee at $15 per har will cost the owner somewhere very near $40k per year with taxes and all that. This is once that employee is trained to the point of competency, getting him/her to that point will cost even more! WHEN that robot gets to the point of minimal human need, $60k will be a bargain. Particularly when you consider the turnover of people working that position and the cost of training new replacements!!!
Watch what you ask for snowflakes..................

 

[beanhead]

As long as they don't replace the Pink Panthers and Bottoms Up girls! (Bikini-clad barista coffee places here.. I just make sure I pay cash so my wife doesn't find a receipt..I'd have some 'splainin to do LOL)

 

[Kern Dog]

Hey.. I'd eat that with a smile!
Thanks to the OP.
People that push too hard, trying to get "skilled worker" money while working what is a NON skilled.... entry level position are just screwing themselves.
Look at wages in what we call "Flyover" states. The wages are lower but so is the cost of living. Out here in CA, the wages are higher but everything is more expensive too. Basic economics, something I learned in the 80s in high school. If the wages go up, everything else around it also goes up. Net result? No change in disposable income after taxes!

 

[ws23jrt]

Is it female or gay?

Female or gay--they both can blow a hose. --This would be DOWNtime if it's on the clock.

 

[JB400]

Although you look at it as replacing an employee, you can't. An employee makes that amount of money over a year period. The actual number of sales of burgers to human is quite low, considering that most burger flippers don't make $15/hr. This robot is paid for upfront. Even if done through the bank, that money gets spent first. If a burger costs $5, not counting sides, that's 20k burgers that would have to be sold, before it ever starts paying for itself. Besides, that burger flipper can clean the kitchen as well. This robot is one task only.

Besides, which would you want to look at, a robot, or the pretty waitresses?

 

[BeeKool]

A new employee at $15 per har will cost the owner somewhere very near $40k per year with taxes and all that. This is once that employee is trained to the point of competency, getting him/her to that point will cost even more! WHEN that robot gets to the point of minimal human need, $60k will be a bargain. Particularly when you consider the turnover of people working that position and the cost of training new replacements!!!
Watch what you ask for snowflakes..................

40k.
If you're talking fulltime $60k+ when you add insurance.
I'm trying to add an employee and it's outright absurd. Easier and less expensive just to let subcontractors with their LBM crews do a portion of the work.