# Sushi-Making Robots The Kawasaki Robostage Showcases an Automaton Preparing Sashimi By M | Published 2016-08-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preparing-sashimi References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/news/kendall-jenner-pancakes/) & [global.kawasaki](https://global.kawasaki.com/en/corp/newsroom/news/detail/?f=20160805_0858) The [Kawasaki](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawasaki-bex-robot-goat) Robostage is a showroom part of the robotics department of the tech brand that showcases new and innovative feats in automaton development, and the company recently spotlighted a robot [preparing sashimi and sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omakase-sushi-course) faster than a human ever could. The robot showcases rolling the rice and arranging the fish accordingly within seconds, highlighting the power of streamlining the [food preparation process by using machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodgrade-robot), rather than human hands. The robots seamlessly prep, roll and arrange the meal onto plates so that it is ready for serving. The bot brings to attention how food preparation could be used smaller scale in restaurants all the way to larger production lines in factories. Utilizing robots in the food space showcases how brands can increase efficiency of product creation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Robotic Food Preparation:** Automating food preparation processes through robots to increase efficiency and streamline operations. - **Sushi Automation:** Using robots to prepare and assemble sushi at a faster rate than humans, showcasing potential for automation in the sushi industry. - **Technological Advancements in Food Industry:** Highlighting the use of robotics and automation in food preparation, paving the way for disruptive innovations in the food industry. ### Where This Applies - **Food Service:** Implementing robotic food preparation systems in restaurants to increase speed and efficiency in meal preparation. - **Robotic Manufacturing:** Integrating robotic systems in large-scale production lines in factories for faster and more accurate sushi preparation. - **Robotics and Automation:** Advancing the use of robots and automation in the food industry, leading to improved food processing and production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Cooking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-dente.md) - [AI-Enhanced Meal Assembly Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-assembly-robot.md) - [AI Burger-Making Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-grill.md) - [Food Bowl-Making Kitchen Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nommi.md) - [Automated Cooking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nosh-robot-cooker.md) - [AI-Powered Pizza Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-robot.md) - [Avocado Preparation Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autocado.md) - [Humanoid Robot Chefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robbyant-r1.md) - [Commercial Dishwashing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dishwashing-robot.md)