‘Not soulless blocks of rice’: the secret world of Japan’s robot sushi chefs
by Justin McCurry in Osaka from Technology | The Guardian on (#682P6)
Cutting-edge technology is helping food chains reach the holy grail of flawless, contactless, low-budget dining
The secret behind the hi-tech future of sushi lies in an unremarkable building in the backstreets of Osaka.
Inside, empty plastic cups and plates adorned with scrunched-up wet paper - to replicate the weight and texture of scallops - make their way along a conveyer belt.
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