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BOTINKIT

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botinkit.ai

AI-driven robotic cooking systems automating stir-frying, stewing, and seasoning; temperature sensing with planned multimodal sensor integration for flavor and aroma; recipe-learning from professional chef data; KMES (Kitchen Manufacturing Execution System) orchestrates kitchen workflows; deployed via RaaS or hardware sale.

HeadquartersShenzhen, CN
Founded2021
Corporate funding$84M
Team51-200
Deployments1
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeries B+
FoundersShirley Chen Rui (CEO)
Regions servedAsia, North America, Europe
Countries deployedCN, SG, JP, US
Service footprintHQ Shenzhen CN; 2,100+ units shipped across 20+ countries including CN, SG, JP, US; Restaurant as a Service model announced 2026; US distribution via RobotLAB; FEDA member; EU market entry underway
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machinefood

ChefBot

  • ~3 minutes per dish; 24/7 operation; handles stir-frying, frying, grilling, and plating

    vendor-stated throughput and cooking capability for the ChefBot US-market cooking robot

    Claim source
Machinefood

MAX

  • 6 kg cooking capacity; pot diameter 356 mm; unit dimensions W827×D650×H956 mm; weight 180 kg; cooking temperature 0–260°C

    vendor-stated physical and operational specifications for the MAX autonomous cooking robot

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  • 12–16 seasoning types auto-dispensed (liquid, powder, water-soluble starch); automated wash cycle 90 sec between dishes

    vendor-stated seasoning system capacity and self-cleaning specification

    Claim source
Machinefood

OMNI

  • Reduces ingredient loss by 30% vs. commercial gas stoves

    vendor-stated food-waste reduction compared to traditional commercial kitchen equipment

    Claim source
  • Reduces energy consumption by 40% vs. commercial gas stoves

    vendor-stated energy efficiency improvement compared to traditional commercial kitchen equipment

    Claim source
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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2024-12-04Walmart (China food stalls)retail / food stall automationCNNot disclosedAnnouncement
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Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordForebright Capital5Y CapitalPegasus CapitalDami VenturesCCV CapitalZexiang Li (angel)
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Network neighbours

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RobotLABVerified partner · Integrator
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-04-14Closed Series B+ and B++ financing rounds raising $50M combined; announced Restaurant as a Service model; 2,100+ units shipped across 20+ countriesMCA Insight
2025-04-07Closed Series B led by 5Y Capital, The Hina Group, 01VC, and Forebright Capital (amount undisclosed)Tracxn
2024-10-01Raised $21M Series A+ led by CCV Capital; operations across 19 countries with US and Europe market entry underwayRestaurant Technology News
2023-07-19Raised $13M Series A led by Forebright with participation from 5Y Capital, Pegasus Capital, Dami Ventures, and DJI angel Zexiang LiTechCrunch
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Source ledger

10 unique public sources

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Botinkit ChefBot Robot | RobotLABRobotLAB · retrieved 2026-07-05
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不停科技获顶级资本重注近5000万美金，烹饪正成为Physical AI时代的超级场景机器人大讲堂 (Leaderobot) · retrieved 2026-07-05
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不停科技完成数千万美元B轮融资，开启AI数字厨房2.0时代36Kr · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Botinkit's AI-Powered Wok Robot Seeks to Revolutionize Restaurant Kitchens in Asia and Beyond (Series A+ round)Restaurant Technology News · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Kitchen robot Botinkit raises $13M from DJI angel and othersTechCrunch · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Automatic Cooking Robot BOTINKIT MAX JomanIPROS GMS · retrieved 2026-07-05
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From Doubt to Acceptance: Embracing the Digital Kitchen RevolutionBOTINKIT · retrieved 2026-07-05
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BOTINKIT X Walmart Kitchen Robot Helps Walmart Boost EfficiencyBOTINKIT · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Digital kitchen solutions supplier BOTINKIT raises $50mMCA Insight · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Botinkit: 2026 Funding Rounds & List of InvestorsTracxn · retrieved 2026-07-05