The Wingman

Overview

The Wingman is a back-of-house unit from Nala Robotics (headquartered in the United States, founded 2017), listed in the Fry & Grill category of the Food Robotics Catalogue. According to the maker and the sources we checked, it is in pilot or limited release. What it does: Automated multi-basket fryer robot for wings, fries and other fried items.

Certifications noted: maker states 'NSF certified as food service equipment'; no listing found in NSF database under Nala Robotics; UL/Intertek not checked. Pricing model: RaaS/rental from US$2,999/month (maker). Footprint: 14 x 4 x 8 ft (L x B x H). Utilities: 230 V 3-phase, 63 A full-load current; 110-230 V AC; 8 bar compressed air; IoT connectivity.

Notable users and reference sites: Re-Up convenience stores (planned deployment; Robot Report, 2024).

Robot Report (May 2024): convenience-store chain Re-Up planned deployment across locations. Current number of installs not verified.

Specs at a glance

Company founded

Founded 2017

Headquarters

United States

Certifications

maker states 'NSF certified as food service equipment'; no listing found in NSF database under Nala Robotics; UL/Intertek not checked

Footprint

14 x 4 x 8 ft (L x B x H)

Utilities

230 V 3-phase, 63 A full-load current; 110-230 V AC; 8 bar compressed air; IoT connectivity

Throughput (maker's claim)

not published

Price model

RaaS/rental from US$2,999/month (maker)

Placement

Back of house

Notable users

• Re-Up convenience stores (planned deployment
• Robot Report, 2024)

Sources

nalarobotics.com ↗, therobotreport.com ↗, info.nsf.org ↗