Cooking robots from Japan to serve US restaurants short on labor

TechMagic's machines can fry rice and wash the pan automatically

20250603N Cooking robot

TechMagic's I-Robo2 can make a variety of stir-fried dishes, including fried rice and chili shrimp. (TechMagic)

ARISA MIZUKAMI

TOKYO -- A Japanese company is bringing its kitchen robots to the U.S., anticipating demand in a short-staffed restaurant industry where labor costs are high.

TechMagic, which opened a Los Angeles subsidiary in January, is expected to secure UL safety certification for its I-Robo2 stir-fry robot as early as this month. Trials have begun at U.S. restaurants and stores.

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