Robotics

Robotics firm Aniai announces moves to expand in North America, including robotic hamburger cooking pilots

South Korea robotics firm Aniai, which produces the Alpha Grill system for foodservice robotics, has established a headquarters in New York City and announced leadership and recruitment updates aimed to grow in North America, according to a press release.

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November 2, 2023

South Korea robotics firm Aniai, which produces the Alpha Grill system for foodservice robotics, has established a headquarters in New York City and announced leadership and recruitment updates aimed to grow in North America, according to a press release.

The Alpha Grill system automates hamburger patty cooking processes with AI and robotics, and the system is entering pilot tests with several North American enterprise hamburger brands.

Aniai has also named Eric Hansen as head of sales, with previous experience including business development and management roles and work at companies such as Uber Eats and Groupon.

""As someone who is just as passionate about restaurants and technology as I am, I'm elated to welcome Eric to the Aniai team," Gunpil Hwang, CEO of Aniai, said in the release. "Having spent the past few years establishing Aniai in South Korea, breaking into the North American market is a massive step for our team and Eric's proven track record in working with and understanding restaurant brands, knowledge of the QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) industry and other related areas makes him a valuable asset to the team."