Vebu x Chipotle
Building the future of food.
In partnership with Chipotle, Vebu has unveiled a new avocado processing cobot called Autocado. This device automates the cutting, coring, and scooping of avocados before they are hand-mashed to create the restaurant’s signature guacamole.
Meet the future of avocado processing
Autocado was designed and built to fully automate avocado processing. Chipotle crew members will simply load a case of avocados (~25 lbs) into the device and, less than 30 minutes later, remove a bowl of fresh avocado with pits and skins discarded.
In partnership with Chipotle, Vebu has unveiled a new avocado processing cobot called Autocado. This device automates the cutting, coring, and scooping of avocados before they are hand-mashed to create the restaurant’s signature guacamole.
Meet the future of avocado processing
Autocado was designed and built to fully automate avocado processing. Chipotle crew members will simply load a case of avocados (~25 lbs) into the device and, less than 30 minutes later, remove a bowl of fresh avocado with pits and skins discarded.
A truly custom automation solution
Vebu worked hand-in-hand with Certified Training Managers from Chipotle to analyze the company’s preparation process and identify tasks that are time consuming and less favorable among crew members.
Hopper
A crew member loads the hopper with up to 25 lbs of avocados
Core + Cut + Scoop
The avocados are then sliced in half and their cores and skin are removed.
FRUIT + Waste Management
The fruit is collected in
a stainless steel bowl, separate from the core and skin waste.
Dip into these tasty savings
Vebu's novel robotic solution is projected to create big savings in Chipotle kitchens and eliminate repetitive tasks while maintaining the same quality customers expect.
50%
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Reduce guac prep time by 50%
$$$
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Millions of dollars in annual food cost savings if developed and deployed widely.
more time
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Allows Chipotle employees to focus on serving guests and providing great hospitality
With Vebu, Chipotle is investing in the future
Through its Cultivate Next venture fund, Chipotle is investing in Vebu to help fuel additional innovation opportunities in the restaurant space.
Bespoke, fully customized design for seamless integration into Chipotle kitchens
Load the avocados, make your selections, and let Autocado get to work.
The fruit is safely collected in a stainless-steel bowl in the bottom of the device.
The all-in-one solution for avocado processing automation; in the kitchen of the future, today.