Fizyr, a leader in advanced vision AI, and Yaskawa Europe, a global manufacturer in drive technology, industrial automation, and robotics, have partnered with MEIKO Group to develop an automated dish sorting and washing solution for commercial kitchens. MEIKO is a worldwide provider of professional warewashing, cleaning, disinfection technology, and sustainable food waste treatment systems.
The solution that was demoed by Yaskawa at Automatica 2025 in Munich combines the expertise of all three companies. Fizyr’s AI-powered vision system detects and classifies dishes, directing Yaskawa’s robotic arms on what to pick, how to handle it, and where to place it. A suction module removes food residues, ensuring a cleaner and more efficient wash cycle.
“This is another example of automation that goes beyond hype to address real-world needs,” said Ken Fleming, CEO of Fizyr. “Many industries face significant labor shortages, including commercial kitchens, and this automated dish sorting and washing solution eases those pressures and relieves bottlenecks to keep kitchens moving.”
Fizyr provides the most capable vision AI for high-variance automation. With the smartest, fastest and most effective vision available, Fizyr maximizes robotic capabilities. Compatible with all major robotics systems on the market, Fizyr enables robots to see, perceive, account for variances, learn and perform more successfully than any other robotic vision.
Yaskawa is one of the world’s leading manufacturers in the fields of drive technology, industrial automation and robotics, always striving to optimize the productivity and efficiency of machines and industrial systems with innovations that contribute to the advancement of social development and clean, safe and sustainable workplaces.
MEIKO started in 1927 in a small 5-man workshop in the Black Forest – today, the company employs almost 3,000 people and operates in over 100 countries around the world. Our professional solutions for dishwashing technology, food waste management, cleaning and disinfection are so popular that our Offenburg site alone has long been unable to meet global demand. MEIKO is close to its customers and markets. What connects the production facilities in Germany, China and the USA is MEIKO’s passion for outstanding quality – the distinguishing feature is the curved M, which stands for ‘Made by MEIKO’. The company has a high level of innovative strength because it is foundation-led. This allows for particularly intensive research and development, especially when it comes to new technologies and AI. The customer comes first and should be served with sustainable solutions.
