[Taste survey using AI-equipped taste sensor “Leo”] Rice served with the rice serving robot Fuwarica is “fluffy” and has a sweetness and flavor comparable to freshly cooked rice
Suzumokiko Press release: October 31, 2024 [Taste survey using AI-equipped taste sensor “Leo”] Rice served with the rice serving robot Fuwarica is “fluffy and fluffy” and has a sweetness and flavor comparable to freshly cooked rice. ~The sweetness and umami values exceed those of commercial jars, providing the same quality as freshly cooked rice~
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URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/67066/62/67066-62-6e1089b725d668649d03ed9ec1f2f1af-3000×1835.png [Taste survey using AI-equipped taste sensor “Leo”] Rice serving robot Fuwarica Survey results 1. Taste analysis chart Survey results 2. Comparison of sweetness and umami Well then Rice that has been cooked in Fuwarica for 1 hour is significantly sweeter and more flavorful than rice that has been cooked in a commercial jar for 1 hour, and is just as delicious as freshly cooked rice. We have visualized numerically that we are able to provide this. Please also read Dr. Aji’s thoughts on this survey. Click here for the PDF data of the press release regarding this matter
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/67066/62/67066-62-31f2c00f1bedbe0b7e4108c19c3c7a6f-3000×1835.png [Taste survey using AI-equipped taste sensor “Leo”] Rice serving robot Fuwarica Survey results 2. Comparison of sweetness and umami ■Setting conditions Assuming self-service such as buffets and buffets used by an unspecified number of people ■Verification perspective Even after some time has passed, Fuwarica’s rice remains as delicious as freshly cooked rice ■Research design “1. Freshly cooked rice” “2. 1 hour after adding rice to the rice serving robot Fuwarica/30th bowl of rice” “3. 1 hour after putting rice into a commercial jar / 30th cup of rice” Perform five taste analysis using taste sensor Leo Measuring one cup of cooked rice with “Leo” ⇒Cooked rice is transferred to a “commercial jar” and “rice serving robot Fuwarica” at the same time. Start comparison measurement After 20 minutes ▶ “Commercial jar” Open and close the lid, stir with a rice paddle, and serve 10 cups by hand ▶ “Rice serving robot Fuwarica” 10 cups with 100g setting After that, the same procedure was repeated 40 minutes later and 60 minutes later, and the 30th cup was measured approximately 1 hour later using “Leo”. ■Survey implementation date Friday, October 11, 2024 Suzumo Kiko Co., Ltd. Tokyo office showroom Conducted in the presence of Mr. Suzuki of OISSY Co., Ltd. ■Model Fuwarica GST-RRA / Use common commercial jars Research discussion: OISSY President Ryuichi Suzuki (commonly known as Dr. Aji) Sweetness/Umami: Freshly cooked rice/Fuwarica 1 hour > Commercial jar 1 hour The following two reasons can be considered for the above results. [Stability of temperature/humidity control] Fuwarica does not open or close after rice is added until the next time it is refilled, so it maintains heat and moisture stably without temperature changes, maintaining the quality of the rice. On the other hand, because jars are opened and closed and stirred with rice paddles each time the rice is served, heat can easily escape, which is thought to accelerate the deterioration of the rice. [How to handle rice] At Fuwarica, the rice is stirred and measured using a unique mechanism that incorporates air into the rice, making it fluffy and fluffy, making the rice softer in texture and easier to taste. On the other hand, with jars and rice scoops, there was a tendency for the rice grains to be affected by the strength with which the rice was stirred and the pressure applied during serving. About AI-equipped taste sensor “Leo” “Leo” is an AI-equipped taste sensor developed by OISSY Corporation that can quantify human taste. When humans put food into their mouths, the taste buds on their tongues act as sensors, sensing taste signals from food and drinks. Then, the sensed signals are passed through neurons (nerve cells), and the brain perceives things as “sweet and sour” or “slightly bitter.” Taste Sensor Leo measures electrical signals with a sensor that replaces “taste buds” and outputs taste as quantitative numerical data through a neural network (realization of artificial intelligence). By using neural networks, it is possible to analyze data that also takes into account the interaction of tastes, such as the fact that adding sugar to coffee seems to reduce its bitterness. At the same time, it is possible to quantify sweetness and umami, which was difficult to do with conventional taste sensors. Sweet substances: sugars (sucrose, glucose, etc.), umami substances: amino acids (sodium glutamate, etc.), nucleic acids, etc. The e- flowing through redox reactions is measured as a current value. Significant difference in taste value of 0.2 points or more (difference that can be recognized by more than 95% of people)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/67066/62/67066-62-9d509296279f77c4a4f5ed3a3100d432-1224×1632.jpg AI-equipped taste sensor “Leo” About OISSY Representative Director and President Ryuichi Suzuki
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/67066/62/67066-62-c4409edc41e623f33c2c67fdfed71b2a-1426×2700.jpg OISSY Representative Director and President Ryuichi Suzuki His common name is Dr. Aji. Served as a joint researcher and specially appointed lecturer at Keio University. Graduated from Keio University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering and completed the Graduate School of Science and Engineering at the same university. While still a student, he was commissioned to develop systems and concurrently served as a researcher at Keio University’s SFC Research Institute. His major publications include “The Devil’s Eating Recipes: The Devil’s Eating Recipes That Ruin People with Soccer” (Kodansha, 2021) and “Create a Thin Tongue” (Seishun Publishing, 2018). https://oissy.jp/
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/67066/62/67066-62-b353184a109f9446925790b92e50a505-3000×2000.jpg *Image image Arrangement by hand About Fuwarica, the rice serving robot provided by Suzumokiko [Fuwarica is a rice serving robot that supports the new normal of rice serving] Fuwarica gently loosens rice without kneading it, and with the push of a button, it can
automatically and hygienically serve a certain amount of rice fluffy and fluffy. Furthermore, we have continued to evolve in response to customer needs by developing options for rice ball manufacturing and strengthening heat retention and moisturizing functions. In 2023, Fuwarica GST-RRA will be released, inheriting the evolution to date, while improving visibility and ease of use by adopting a large LCD touch panel, strengthening heat retention and moisturizing
performance, displaying the remaining amount of rice, and continuous serving. It has evolved to be more useful in various scenes of serving rice, such as with functions. The unit is compact in size and does not require any special equipment or installation work other than a 100V outlet, so it has been praised for being easy to replace from thermal jars, and is being used as a product that is immediately effective in resolving labor shortages. We have received high praise.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/67066/62/67066-62-c41cf54f470481be9772804d417486be-1600×1200.jpg Rice serving robot Fuwarica lineup Introducing the Fuwarica special site On the special site for Fuwarica, the rice serving robot, we post case studies (user feedback) of companies in various categories that have actually introduced and utilized the service, and are updated from time to time. The most recent locations include hospitals, roadside stations, soba restaurants, and eel restaurants. Please take this opportunity to check it out. Fuwarica special site Contact We also accept inquiries regarding products and interviews using this form. Suzumokiko Co., Ltd. Overview
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/67066/62/67066-62-29716a2526881a14ce5b4e5cfc3538f2-3327×691.png Suzumokiko company logo Company name Suzumokiko Co., Ltd. English business name Suzumo Machinery Co., Ltd. Location 6th floor, Nakano Central Park East, 4-10-1 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo Representative Representative Director and President Minako Suzuki Establishment date January 1961 Capital 1,154,418,000 yen Business details Manufacturing and sales of rice processing machines, filling machines, packaging materials, sushi robots, food materials, etc. URL Suzumo pottery company website https://www.suzumo.co.jp/ Suzumokikou Company HP (English) https://www.suzumokikou.com/ Fuwarica special site https://www.fuwarica.info/ Company official SNS Instagram:
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https://www.facebook.com/suzumo.official/ YouTube official channel: https://youtube.com/@suzumojapanofficial5218 Official YouTube channel (English): https://youtube.com/@suzumoglobal3698 A leading company that developed the world’s first sushi robot in 1981 and popularized sushi. It holds a high share of the domestic and international market for rice processing robots, and is widely used in a variety of food scenes in over 80 countries around the world, including making sushi, rice balls, and rice bowls. In recent years, sushi robots have the No. 1 market share (Source: Fuji Keizai “Study on the potential demand for robots from the perspective of future predictions of labor shortage” sushi robot sales volume and amount 2022 results), and rice serving robots No. 1 market share (Source: ：Fuji Keizai “Considerations on the potential demand for robots from the perspective of future predictions of labor shortage” Rice plating robot sales volume and amount 2022 results), and will make a major contribution to improving the efficiency of store operations and countering labor shortages at restaurants. In recognition of our efforts, we received the 20th Eating Out Award 2023 (sponsored by the Restaurant Industry Press Association) and are attracting attention in the industry. With the motto of “Bringing delicious and warm food to people around the world,” we are quick to grasp increasingly fragmented food-related needs and make proposals to the market, and are making great strides as a company that constantly develops new food businesses. https://img.youtube.com/vi/EPSwY42I9bc/sddefault.jpg
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