BunnOMatic

BunnOMatic is a technology company that designs and manufactures automated kitchen and beverage equipment for commercial use. Its offerings include robotic beverage stations, automated prep modules, and a cloud-connected service platform. The company targets cafes, airports, convenience stores, and institutional kitchens, emphasizing modularity, ease of integration with point-of-sale systems, and remote monitoring capabilities.

History: BunnOMatic was founded in 2012 by engineers Jordan Lin and Priya Kapoor in Portland, Oregon. The initial product, the AutoBrew Station, was a compact robotic coffee brewer intended for small cafes. The company subsequently expanded into automated food-prep modules and cold-drink systems, and released a cloud-based operations platform, BunnOMetrics, that provides equipment monitoring, inventory alerts, and usage analytics.

Products and technology: Core products include beverage dispensing modules, automated ovens and prep surfaces, and cold-dispense units. Technologies include servo-driven actuators, precision sensors, sanitary design, and modular control software. All units are designed for batch- or continuous-use environments and offer API access for POS and ERP integrations. Cleaning cycles and safety features are built into software.

Market and reception: BunnOMatic devices have been adopted by mid- to large-sized coffee shops, airports, universities, and corporate cafeterias. The company has received industry awards for automation and sustainability but has also been the subject of discussion on labor displacement and energy efficiency in automated kitchens. It maintains a network of service partners and offers remote diagnostics and maintenance plans.