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服务经济之科技引领变革(六):餐饮行业有望加速商用炒菜机器人的普及

Group 1 - The restaurant industry is increasingly adopting cooking robots, with notable implementations by companies like Haidilao, Xiaocaiyuan, and Laoxiangji, indicating a trend towards automation in commercial kitchens [1][2][3] - The demand for cooking robots is driven by the need to reduce costs and improve efficiency, as the supply of chefs is declining, and restaurant owners are reforming kitchen processes to cope with post-pandemic cost pressures [2][3] - Cooking robots can replace 2-3 chefs, significantly reducing labor costs and kitchen space requirements, while also responding to consumer preferences for freshly cooked meals [2][3] Group 2 - The current price of mainstream commercial cooking robots is around 50,000 yuan per unit, with expectations for price reductions as production scales and technology matures [2] - Future developments for cooking robots include transitioning from single-machine automation to full-process collaboration, integrating AI for cooking adjustments, and connecting with ERP systems for inventory management [2][3] - Cooking robots are positioned to become a key component of "smart kitchens" in standardized chain restaurant settings, enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience [2][3]