Blendid and Bear Robotics Inc. are two startups that are using automation and robotics to meet the growing needs of the restaurant industry. Blendid’s flagship product is a robotic kiosk that makes smoothies and other fresh foods autonomously, while Bear Robotics is focused on developing autonomous robots to assist restaurant workers. Both companies have seen significant traction, with Blendid having sold over 100,000 smoothies and Bear Robotics having raised over $26 million in funding. With over a dozen patents pending or granted, these companies are taking the food industry by storm.