Chef Robotics

United States · Information Technology & Services

Chef Robotics is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI-enabled robotics for food production and service. The company aims to address labor shortages and enhance production efficiency through intelligent automation, supporting the U.S. food supply chain while meeting increasing demand. The company develops flexible robotic systems powered by machine learning to automate high-mix food manufacturing processes, including prepared meals and ready-to-eat products. Chef Robotics deploys adaptive robots that can handle diverse ingredients and recipes, mimicking human flexibility. Their robots also function as data ingestion engines, improving AI models through real-world use. Chef Robotics has raised $22.45 million in funding and serves major food manufacturers, having prepared 45 million meals across U.S. facilities as of 2025. The company focuses on phased deployment and scalable solutions to inspire broader adoption of robotics in food production.