# Noodle-Making Robots The Sanuki Shokunin Crafts Delicious Asian Pasta Before Your Eyes By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodle-making-robot References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/11/noodle-making-r.php) & [robot.watch.impress.co.jp](http://robot.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20091120_330199.html) We need a noodle-making robot in the TrendHunter office, if only to curb the amount of [instant noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-ramen-bistro) consumed on a daily basis. The Sanuki Shokunin robot makes traditional, high-quality buckwheat soba noodles and other varieties of [delicious pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timewise). The Sanuki Shokunin noodle-making robot can create up to 700 servings an hour and mechanizes the traditionally labour-intensive work of hand-making soba noodles. **Implications** - The hectic nature of the kitchen environment often leaves very little time for prep. Traditional methods will always remain in the kitchen, but that doesn't mean the industry can't thrive on machinery that will lessen the work load and increase productivity. These items can be useful outside the restaurant environment for consumers looking to take the stress out of cooking after a hard day's work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Automated Noodle-making:** The Sanuki Shokunin robot showcases the potential for highly productive noodle-making robots, reducing labor-intensive work. - **Kitchen Automation:** Expanding automation technology in the kitchen industry can improve operational efficiency and workflow while maintaining tradition. - **Meal Prep Appliances:** Consumer-focused meal prep machines can provide a solution for those seeking to make quick and healthy dishes without the hassle of extensive preparation. ### Where This Applies - **Food Processing:** Automation technology in food processing presents opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity. - **Consumer Appliance:** Meal prep and cooking automation technology can benefit the consumer appliance industry, opening up new product lines. - **Restaurant:** Integrating automated noodle-making machinery into restaurant kitchens can increase output while delivering high-quality dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food Bowl-Making Kitchen Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nommi.md) - [AI-Powered Cooking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-cooking-system.md) - [Automated Cooking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nosh-robot-cooker.md) - [Automated Fresh Pasta Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-pasta-and-noodle-maker-plus.md) - [Gourmet Meal Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-chef-chulchul-box.md) - [AI-Powered Pizza Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-robot.md) - [Automated Kitchen Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circusos.md) - [Humanoid Robot Chefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robbyant-r1.md) - [On-Demand Ramen Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yke-desktop.md)