Chipotle’s new robot can cut, core, and peel an avocado in 26 seconds

Chipotle is rolling out two new robots in California restaurants to help kitchen staff prepare orders faster.

For the first time, Chipotle is bringing two new robots into its restaurant kitchens to help staff prep orders.

Called “cobots” for “collaborative robots,” Chipotle’s new machines automate processes for avocado prep and bowl- and salad-making, but they still need human workers to complete tasks. Chipotle is using them in two California restaurants, the company announced, and they’re part of the company’s wider strategy to use technology to work faster and smarter.