# Convenient Meal-Making Robots Lawson's Robotic Food-Making Machine Prepares Deep-Fried Chicken By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-12-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-making-machine References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/lawson-convenience-store-chain-karaage-kun-robo-deep-fried-chicken-robot/) & [lawson.jp](http://lawson.jp/en/store/japan/) Various kinds of [drink-pouring and food-making machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-beverage-machine) are commonly found in convenience stores but Lawson, a convenience store chain in Japan, is now introducing consumers to a [robot vendor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-robotic-vending-machine) that boasts the ability to prepare deep-fried chicken dishes. The 'Karaage-kun Robo' is designed to prepare “karaage” or "deep-fried food," which is widely available through convenience stores. Although consumers may be familiar with getting their deep-fried food order from a person, the Karaage-kun Robo simplifies the experience by automating the preparation of regular, spicy and cheesy options served at Lawson. To make the most of the machine, consumers will receive a pack with a printed barcode that can be scanned and inserted into the food-making machine itself to initiate the cooking of one's fried food order. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Automated Food Preparation:** The Karaage-kun Robo showcases the trend of automated food preparation, offering convenience and efficiency for customers. - **Convenience Store Automation:** Lawson's introduction of the food-making robot highlights the trend of automation in convenience stores, streamlining processes and enhancing customer experiences. - **Robotic Fast Food:** The Karaage-kun Robo represents the emerging trend of robotic fast food, revolutionizing the way fried food is prepared and served. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Service:** The automated food preparation trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the food service industry, enabling faster and more efficient cooking processes. - **Robotics:** The rise of robotic food-making machines in convenience stores drives innovation in the robotics industry, showcasing advancements in automation and artificial intelligence. - **Convenience Store:** The adoption of automated machines like the Karaage-kun Robo indicates potential disruptive innovation opportunities for the convenience store industry, enhancing convenience and expanding product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robot Burger Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboburger.md) - [Autonomous Fry Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wingman-by-nala-robotics.md) - [Fried Chicken Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-tokyo-hot-crispy.md) - [AI Burger-Making Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-grill.md) - [AI-Cooked Meatless Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-cooked.md) - [Sandwich-Heating Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kepak-hot-vend-kiosk.md) - [AI-Powered Cooking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-dente.md) - [Automated Cooking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nosh-robot-cooker.md) - [AI-Enhanced Meal Assembly Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-assembly-robot.md)