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AI-Powered Kitchen Revolutionizes Food Service at REWE

11/15/2025

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REWE supermarket in Düsseldorf, Germany, installed the CA-1 Series 4 autonomous kitchen by Circus SE.
The system handles ingredients, cooking, and cleaning without human intervention, producing up to 120 meals per hour.
Meals are priced from €6 and prepared in minutes, marking the first real-world application of AI in retail food services.
The installation aims to reduce food waste and expand AI use, while raising concerns about traditional kitchen jobs.

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REWE supermarket in Düsseldorf, Germany, installed the CA-1 Series 4 autonomous kitchen by Circus SE.
The system handles ingredients, cooking, and cleaning without human intervention, producing up to 120 meals per hour.
Meals are priced from €6 and prepared in minutes, marking the first real-world application of AI in retail food services.
The installation aims to reduce food waste and expand AI use, while raising concerns about traditional kitchen jobs.