Avocado-Processing and Bowl-Making Robots in California

The fast-casual chain tests automation to enhance efficiency and consistency in select locations.

Chipotle is testing two new robots, Autocado and Augmented Makeline, in Huntington Beach and Corona del Mar, California.
Autocado can cut, core, and peel an avocado in 26 seconds, streamlining guacamole preparation.
The Augmented Makeline robot assembles burrito bowls and salads, which account for 65% of Chipotle's digital orders.
These robots aim to reduce labor-intensive tasks, allowing employees to focus on other duties and improve customer service.
Chipotle's investment in automation follows a $100 million venture fund, with potential broader rollout based on feedback.