PIZZA, ROBOTS, and MONEY.

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  • Author(s): Hawley, Kristen (AUTHOR)
  • Source:
    Fast Company. Winter2023/2024, Issue 260, p84-92. 9p. 5 Cartoon or Caricatures.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      SILICON Valley (TV program); INDUSTRIAL robots; PIZZA; PIZZA industry; ROBOT industry; ROBOTS
    • Abstract:
      Zume, a Silicon Valley startup, attempted to revolutionize the pizza industry with robots making and delivering pizzas. Despite raising $445 million in funding, the company failed and was liquidated in 2023 due to complexity, lack of focus, and overhyped technology. However, Zume's ideas and technology were seen as promising, and other companies are now pursuing similar concepts in the food industry. The article also explores why the tech industry is particularly interested in pizza. [Extracted from the article]
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