Industrial robotsChef RoboticsCommercially available
Chef Robotics Chef
AI robot that deposits ingredients into trays on a meal-assembly line, run by the ChefOS software.
The Chef from Chef Robotics is an AI robot for meal assembly in food production. It runs ChefOS, software that uses computer vision to decide what to pick, and weighs each deposit with scales under the pans. It occupies the same footprint as a human operator, is mounted on casters and runs on 120 V, compressed air and Wi-Fi. The manufacturer states a changeover of about 5 minutes. The company is based in San Francisco; contact is via the website. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Status 2026
Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.- ProductionIndustrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.
- ModularFood assembly robot
In the industrial robots category.
What is Chef Robotics Chef?
Chef Robotics Chef is an industrial robot from Chef Robotics from United States, listed for meal assembly on a production line and depositing produce, proteins, starches and sauces into trays. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Application
What was Chef developed for?
Meal assembly on a production line
Depositing produce, proteins, starches and sauces into trays
Business fit
When might Chef be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
May be suitable for
- Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
- Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
- Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.
Considerations
- Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
- Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about Chef, its manufacturer and this type of robot
- 2021
According to ISO 8373:2021, an industrial robot is an automatically controlled manipulator that is reprogrammable, has multiple purposes and can be programmed in three or more axes.
Source: IFR, Industrial robots (ISO 8373) - 1961
In 1961 the Unimate was installed on a General Motors assembly line in Ewing Township, New Jersey. Guinness World Records lists it as the first industrial production robot.
Source: Guinness World Records, First industrial production robot - 2025
A safety standard for industrial robots, ISO 10218-1, appeared in February 2025 as its third edition.
Source: ISO 10218-1:2025 - 2023
Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (the Machinery Regulation) replaces Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and applies from 20 January 2027.
Source: EU-OSHA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
Market and supply
Is Chef available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 10 November 2026- Market statusCommercially availableconfirmed
The model is on sale; you can request it from a supplier.
- RegionUnited Statesconfirmed
Where the model is supplied, according to the profile.
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
- RentalNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
2 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.
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Chef Robotics
Chef Robotics is listed in the Robotleasen directory with one robot model.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on Chef
The Chef from Chef Robotics is an AI robot for meal assembly in food production. It runs ChefOS, software that uses computer vision to decide what to pick, and weighs each deposit with scales under the pans. It occupies the same footprint as a human operator, is mounted on casters and runs on 120 V, compressed air and Wi-Fi. The manufacturer states a changeover of about 5 minutes. The company is based in San Francisco; contact is via the website. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Lease or rent
Can you lease this robot?
Leasing options for this model are not in our data. Ask the supplier about leasing, rental or Robot-as-a-Service, or use our request page for advice.
Compare
Compare Chef with alternatives
| Feature | ChefChef Robotics · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Meal assembly on a production line, Depositing produce, proteins, starches and sauces into trays | Assembly, Handling | Palletising | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | United States | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
| Difference | — | Different application: assembly | Different application: palletising | Different application: palletising |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Chef
What is the Chef Robotics Chef?
Chef Robotics Chef is an industrial robot from Chef Robotics from United States, listed for meal assembly on a production line and depositing produce, proteins, starches and sauces into trays. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Which supplier is listed for the Chef Robotics Chef?
Chef Robotics Chef is listed under Chef Robotics, based in United States. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Chef Robotics Chef available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Commercially available. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.
How much does the Chef Robotics Chef cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier. Ask a supplier for price information
What is the Chef Robotics Chef used for?
The applications listed for the Chef Robotics Chef include meal assembly on a production line and depositing produce, proteins, starches and sauces into trays.
What are alternatives to the Chef Robotics Chef?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could Chef fit your organisation?
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Sources and checks
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- Manufacturer chefrobotics.ai
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