Robotics on the Rise in the Food Industry

This month’s column will explore the use of robotics in food processing. Robots offer a wide range of opportunities to improve food processing operations; however, as with all new technologies, their implementation must be well thought out in order to avoid potential risks. In this column, current usage of robotics in the food industry will be reviewed and benefits and risks will be considered.

History and Market
Robot comes from the Czechoslovakian word “robota” and means force…