Robotic ‘chefs’ to boost food production
OAL identified a gap in the market to make food production more efficient by introducing robotics into the manufacturing process; to date there has been little progress in automating food manufacturing in this area due to the lack of enabling technology.
With the funding, OAL will design and manufacture APRIL (Automated Processing Robotic Ingredient Loading) patented technology; a fully automated robotic system that can mix, load and cook ingredients in a manner similar to professional chefs yet on an industrial scale.
Not only will the technology be more efficient than traditional, manual cooking processes, the automated production will help to lower costs and reduce food wastage, and free up space on the factory floor.
APRIL will enable OAL to become UK leader in food manufacturing, increasing growth and job opportunities for the company; reinforcing the East of England’s reputation for innovation.
OAL have produced a short video to explain the benefits of their APRIL system; you can watch it by visiting www.aprilrobot.com.
For more information:
Jake Norman
OAL Group
Email: jake.norman@oalgroup.com
www.oalgroup.com