TechMagic Co., Ltd.
Stir-fry cooking robot “I-Robo” newly introduced at 3 Osaka Ohsho stores ~Introduced at 3 model stores to expand implementation~
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TECHMAGIC Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Hiroshi Shiraki, hereinafter referred to as “Tech Magic”), which innovates delicious food with robot technology, is the owner of Osaka Ohsho Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Head Office), which operates the gyoza specialty store “Osaka Ohsho.” Offices: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo Representative Director and President: Koji Fumino) Osaka Osho Nagao store (Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture), Osaka Osho LaLaport Shin Misato store (Misato City, Saitama Prefecture), Osaka Osho Okachimachi Ekimae store (Taito Ward, Tokyo) By May 2024, we will newly introduce the stir-fry cooking robot “I-Robo”.
Approximately half a year has passed since we started the test introduction of “I-Robo” at Osaka Osho Nishigotanda store in October 2023. At the Nishi-Gotanda store, chefs are able to use multiple I-Robos to prepare ingredients for the next meal and serve customers, reducing the time it takes to serve food during busy times compared to before. This led to an increase in the number of customers.
Additionally, while most set meals are a combination of “special dishes + white rice,” the Nishigotanda store’s new menu, “Special dishes + fried rice,” made possible through the introduction of “I-Robo,” is popular. As a result, we have introduced “I-Robo” to three stores, as it has been highly praised for increasing the average customer spend.
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▲Introduced to Osho LaLaport Shin-Misato store (Misato City, Saitama Prefecture) and Osaka Osho Okachimachi Ekimae store (Taito-ku, Tokyo) by May 2024
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Each store has two “I-Robo” installed. “We want to provide our customers with the food they want without having to wait.” Tech Magic will continue to improve the robot so that it is not just a robot to alleviate the labor shortage, but also helps to further expand the “happy food scene” that Osaka Osho values. The latest version of the stir-fry cooking robot “I-Robo2” to be released this summer will be even more compact, with improved touch panel operability and automatic cleaning function. With the release of I-Robo2, we hope that the introduction of I-Robo2 will increase even in stores where size has been a barrier to adoption and has not been able to do so until now. In addition, we plan to continue expanding the number of stores that have introduced the stir-fry cooking robot.
[I-Robo introduction overview]
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[Overview of each store]
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Location: 573-0164
2-12-7 Nagaodanicho, Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture
Business hours: 11:00-22:00 (LO.21:30)
Number of seats: 88 seats
Renewal date: April 17, 2024
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Osaka Osho LaLaport Shinmisato store
Location: 341-0009
LaLaport Shinmisato 2F Food Court, 3-1-1 Shinmisato Lala City, Misato City, Saitama Prefecture
Business hours: Weekdays/11:00-20:00 (LO.19:30)
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays/11:00-21:00(LO.20:30)
Number of seats: 600 seats
Opening date: April 26, 2024
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Location: 110-0005
5-26-8 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Business hours: 11:00-22:30 (LO.22:00)
Number of seats: 34 seats
Renewal date: May 21, 2024
■Stir-fried cooking robot “I-Robo2”
I-Robo, a cooking robot developed by TECHMAGIC, is a robot that can automate a series of operations such as stirring, heating, and cleaning the frying pan after cooking. Masu. In automatic cooking, heating temperature, heating time, frying pan rotation speed, and rotation direction can be adjusted flexibly and appropriately according to the menu. In this way, by introducing I-Robo, we aim to promote labor savings and solve the problem of labor shortage. The newly released “I-Robo2” is an evolved model that is even more compact in size and has improved cleanability and touch panel operability. In addition, options such as safety guards and
circulation hoods can be added according to requests, further expanding the range of customization to meet the diversifying needs of clients.
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■Touch panel
– The touch panel is larger and easier to see. – Changed the cooking operation flow displayed on the touch panel to meet a wide range of needs, including for restaurant kitchens and self-cooking (customers themselves put ingredients into I-Robo and cook). – The user interface has evolved to include many illustrations, making it easier to see and understand.
■Body size
・By placing the cleaning tank in the front, the depth is smaller than the conventional I-Robo, making it possible to install it in more places.
■Options can be added (detergent, safety guard, barcode, circulation hood) – Detergent option: Cleaning with detergent allows for more hygienic operation.・Safety guard: Especially effective when self-cooking. Prevents oil and water splashing, making it safe for anyone to handle.・Barcode (QR code): The barcode reader is located at the bottom of the touch panel. When self-cooking, you can call up cooking recipes by reading the barcode (QR code) that comes with the food kit. It also prevents unauthorized use and pressing the wrong menu.・Circulation hood: By attaching it as an option, it can be installed without installing an exhaust hood. Air conditioning work can be reduced (reduced construction costs, increased air conditioning efficiency), and the range of layout and installation location options is expanded.
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Tech Magic will unveil “I-Robo2” for the first time at FOOMA JAPAN 2024, which will be held as outlined below. In the exhibition booth, I-Robo2 will be displayed in two different setups: one for installing it in a kitchen and one for self-cooking. Please come and visit us. -Exhibition overview-
Name: FOOMA JAPAN2024
https://www.foomajapan.jp/
Date: June 4, 2024 (Tuesday) to June 7, 2024 (Friday) 10:00-17:00 Location: Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 1-8
Tech Magic Booth: East Hall 2, 2M-28
■About Osaka Osho
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A gyoza specialty store founded in September 1969 in Kyobashi, Osaka. We offer high-quality Chinese dishes at casual prices, centering on our signature menu since our founding, “Original Fried Gyoza”. As we approach our 55th anniversary in September 2024, we will use the keyword “Mechaeyan” to create a “taste of this town” that will bring more energy and smiles to “all customers living in the area.” We will continue to provide exceptional dishes that will become “the source of vitality that supports the food of this city.”
https://www.osaka-ohsho.com/
■About Tech Magic
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TechMagic has a vision of “A partner that advances the world’s deliciousness.” We are developing our business with a focus on cooking robots and business robots. In order to solve our clients’ problems, we provide robot solutions that optimize operations by highly integrating hardware and software. In order to save labor and improve efficiency, we are not just using robots to work in place of people, but rather working with people to create happiness that comes from human hands. I would like to create a partner robot that can improve the quality of happiness.
■TECHMAGIC Co., Ltd. Company Profile
Company name: TECHMAGIC Co., Ltd. Head office: 19th floor, Telecom Center Building West Building, 2-5-10 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Established: February 1, 2018 Representative: Yuji Shiraki, President and CEO URL: https://techmagic.co.jp /Tech Magic was established in February 2018 with the vision of “realizing a sustainable food infrastructure society through technology.” In order to eliminate the labor shortage faced by many companies in the food industry, enable people to engage in higher value-added work, and realize a highly productive society, we will develop a variety of products that are highly integrated with the latest AI and robot technology. We plan, design, sell, and maintain products.
■TECHMAGIC Co., Ltd. Business details
1. Cooking robot business
We automate a series of cooking processes mainly in the kitchens of major restaurant chains by combining a sophisticated combination of hardware and software technologies. This reduces labor costs associated with the cooking process and increases store productivity while preserving the taste and hospitality quality of the food. We not only reduce workload, but also save labor for each staff member with a compact and highly efficient product that can be introduced at existing stores. We support a wide range of cooking methods and serving processes depending on customer needs.
2. Business robot business
Robots automate simple tasks that occur in central kitchens, food factories, etc., such as sorting dishes after cleaning, quantitatively serving food, including irregularly shaped items, food processing, and transportation. This not only reduces workload and labor costs, but also maximizes the overall throughput of facility operations and contributes to improved productivity.
■Inquiries regarding this matter TECHMAGIC Co., Ltd. PR pr@techmagic.co.jp
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