Burger Flipping Robot

Just last Monday, 'Flippy' the robot began its first job at a burger joint in Pasadena, California. The task was simple - flipping burgers - which it seemed to be doing well. But after only a day, the restaurant pulled the plug on Flippy.

Clamshell grills are making burger flipping obsolete at McDonald's, Johnny Rockets and other burger chains. Digital kiosks, tabletop tablets and mobile phones are taking orders at eateries like Panera, Chili's Grill & Bar and Domino's. And at Silicon Valley start-up Zume, robots are being programmed to take over pizza assembly.

Just last Monday, 'Flippy' the robot began its first job at a burger joint in Pasadena, California. The task was simple - flipping burgers - which it seemed to be doing well. But after only a day, the restaurant pulled the plug on Flippy.

Clamshell grills are making burger flipping obsolete at McDonald's, Johnny Rockets and other burger chains. Digital kiosks, tabletop tablets and mobile phones are taking orders at eateries like Panera, Chili's Grill & Bar and Domino's. And at Silicon Valley start-up Zume, robots are being programmed to take over pizza assembly.