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Streamlined Street Food

Street food becomes more efficient with the use of autonomous technology

Implications - While the nature of street food is cuisine that is easy and accessible, the emergence of technology has resulted in street food becoming even more efficient in terms of consumption. Utilizing robotics, autonomous delivery and self-serve tactics, food vendors are relying less on human engagement and more on technology to give consumers a greater sense of independence and control when it comes to ordering food. This not only speaks to the growing use of technology when it comes to consumer experiences, but also to the growing desire for autonomy in even the most simple of tasks.
Workshop Question - In what ways can you give your consumer more control and autonomy?
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Street Food Vendors - The rise of technology is creating new opportunities for autonomous street food vendors to cater to customers that are looking for speed and convenience.
2. Mobile Payment Systems for Street Vendors - The digital revolution and increased mobile device usage is making electronic payment options like QR codes more accessible for street food vendors.
3. Virtual Food Trucks - Food delivery companies like ClusterTruck are redefining on-demand food ordering by creating virtual food trucks that bring diverse menus from professional kitchens to customers without the actual need of food trucks.
Industry Implications
1. Food Service Industry - The food service industry is being disrupted by autonomous street food vendors, mobile payment systems, and virtual food trucks that are changing the way people dine.
2. Technology Industry - The technology industry is seeing greater opportunity in developing software and hardware for the autonomous food vendor space to aid in the efficient running of operations.
3. Mobile Payment Industry - The growth of the mobile payment industry is driving new opportunities for street vendors to use electronic payment options, which provides a greater level of security and convenience for vendors and customers alike.
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Autonomous Fast Food Trucks
Autonomous Fast Food Trucks
The 'Culinary Coach' Food Truck Concept is Designed for Quick Service
Autonomous technology will continue to permeate the mainstream market more intensely in the coming years, which is something the ‘Culinary Coach’ food truck concept aims to identify.... MORE
Virtual Food Trucks
Virtual Food Trucks
'ClusterTruck' Redefines On-Demand Food Ordering and Delivery
ClusterTruck is a food delivery company that is now expanding to Kansas City and bringing with it “virtual food trucks.” Although food trucks played a big part in inspiring the creation... MORE
Autonomous Bao Restaurants
Autonomous Bao Restaurants
'Wow Bao' is Opening a Staffless Restaurant in Chicago
Wow Bao has grown its presence in Chicago thanks to comforting bao, steamed buns, and other Korean and East Asian delicacies, but the fast casual restaurant chain is turning heads in Chicago for... MORE
City-Specific Food Truck Apps
City-Specific Food Truck Apps
Pittsburgh's Food Truck Scene is Spotlighted in This Streamlined App
Pittsburgh’s food truck scene can be hard to keep track of, but a new app called Bistro Place helps hungry consumers organize, locate order and pay for their grub through their mobile phones.... MORE
Mobile Street Vendor Payments
Mobile Street Vendor Payments
Some Street Food Vendors in Thailand Now Accept Mobile QR Payments
When visiting Asia and other parts of the world, most travelers know to carry cash if they want to make a purchase from a local street vendor—however, the digital revolution is transforming the... MORE
play_circle_filled Sausage-Grilling Robots
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'BratWurst Bot' Takes Customer Orders, Cooks and Serves Food
‘BratWurst Bot’ is the name of an impressive autonomous grilling machine that’s capable of taking food orders, cooking bratwurst and serving them without any human intervention.... MORE

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