The pizza-making robot from Parisian startup Pazzi that will begin to operate in the heart of Paris. Image: AFP/Bertrand Guay
Behind the dark green facade of a new Paris pizzeria, arms wielding ladles and spatulas perform an intricate ballet to churn out made-to-order pies, but no human hands are involved in the performance.
The glass-enclosed kitchen is staffed by silver robots that build, bake and box up pizzas with the help of specially developed equipment, at a rate of up to 80 an hour.
After ordering at self-service terminals, clients can watch as the machines flatten fresh dough, spread tomato sauce, add organic vegetables, cheese and other toppings, then whisk the creations into the oven.
“It’s a very fast process, the timing is perfectly controlled and quality is assured because the robots are consistent,” says Sebastien Roverso, 34, a co-founder and inventor of the Pazzi robot and its namesake restaurant.
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“And it’s a pretty cool and relaxed atmosphere,” he says. “The idea is that you spend a few pleasant minutes watching the robot while waiting.”
Or as the sign says in English out front: “Come for the show, Stay for the Pizza!”
