Press Release
Miso Launches the Newest Flippy: The Fry Station Robot Built From Millions of Baskets of Real-World Data
Forget the Flippy you thought you knew. New and improved, the AI-powered fry station just got a major upgrade.
November 18, 2025
Flippy just peaked.
Miso Robotics is launching the newest version of its AI-powered fry station robot with a complete redesign driven by five years of deployments, millions of baskets fried, and direct feedback from quick serve restaurant (QSR) kitchens. The result is a system that's twice as fast, half the size, and actually profitable from day one.
"Over the years, Miso learned what works in real kitchens versus what looks good in demos," said Rich Hull, CEO of Miso Robotics. "This is the Flippy that brands are deploying at scale with confidence."
What's New:
The relaunched Flippy solves every problem that held back earlier versions:
Reliable.Now multiple generations more advanced than its original prototypes first launched during the pandemic, the newest Flippy has become a battle-tested workhorse.
Half the Footprint.Previous models needed almost 20 feet of wall space. The new Flippy fits around existing fryers with just 9.5 feet of clearance - not much more than most existing fryers. No remodeling. No permits. It just works.
Double the Speed.Powered by NVIDIA technology, Flippy now processes up to 120 baskets per hour - twice as fast as human fry cooks and previous robot generations. Peak rush? No problem.
Installs Overnight.Close on a Sunday evening. Reopen Monday morning with Flippy operational. Installation dropped 75% from previous versions. No days of downtime.
Learns Constantly.Every basket fried generates data that makes the entire fleet smarter. This isn't static technology. It keeps improving.
Leading Brand Validates It Works
Partnering with White Castle, Miso didn't just pilot Flippy. They’ve expanded it to multiple locations and now celebrate its "birthday" every year. Over 90% of their team members working with Flippy report positive experiences, and cite 87% less walking, fewer burns, less exhaustion.
The financial proof from an independent validation shows over $75,000 in annual new profits per location through labor savings, faster service, and eliminated food waste.
"White Castle’s team took a chance on Miso when this was unproven technology," said Hull. "The fact that they're now throwing birthday parties tells you everything."
Why Now Matters
QSR labor turnover has hit 144% annually. Fry stations now cost $86,000 per year in losses. Today’s restaurant workers are 6.5 times more likely to get burned than average U.S. workers.
The old solution - hiring more fry cooks - doesn't work anymore. When restaurants post "work with our robot," operators have seen applications jump from zero to 200+. Gen Z wants technology jobs - not burns.
In addition to great automation that modernizes restaurant kitchens, Miso has assembled the infrastructure to scale: partnerships with NVIDIA (AI), Amazon (cloud), Roboworx (nationwide service), U.S.-based manufacturing, and $25M in customer financing assistance. Protected by 25+ patents with millions of baskets of proven performance, the newest Flippy isn't experimental. It's production-ready and improving bottom lines right now.
See it yourself.Visitwww.misorobotics.com.
About Miso Robotics
Miso Robotics is the market leader in AI-powered fry station automation. In response to labor shortages, Miso launched its first Flippy Fry Station prototype in 2021. Today’s far advanced Flippy can deliver over $75,000 in annual new profits per location through reduced labor costs, increased throughput, and elimination of fry station injuries. Protected by 25+ patents and backed by strategic collaborations with NVIDIA, Amazon, and other industry leaders, Miso operates installations at major QSR chains, including White Castle. With millions of baskets fried, Miso's AI continuously learns from every deployment.www.misorobotics.com.
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Delivering AI-powered technology that elevates human potential in the kitchen.
Through the AI-powered 'Flippy' fry station, Miso deploys proven AI automation that solves the fry station staffing crisis for high-volume restaurant chains. Flippy automates your entire fried menu operations end-to-end, the industry's most dangerous and hardest-to-staff position.
