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Nala Robotics

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nalarobotics.com

AI and ML-powered robotic kitchen platform for commercial food service; Nala Chef uses machine learning for multi-cuisine cooking adaptation; Wingman autonomous fryer applies AI vision for unattended frying; Spotless dishwashing system uses computer vision and ML to detect and remove food residue, dry, and stack dishes; generative AI integrated for dynamic recipe adaptation (2024); systems offered on subscription/RaaS model.

HeadquartersArlington Heights, US
Founded2017
Corporate fundingNot disclosed
Team11-50
Deployments4
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeries B
FoundersAjay Sunkara, Vijay Kodali
Regions servedNorth America
Countries deployedUS
Service footprintHQ at 135 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL; primarily serving US market
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

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BIRYANIMAN

  • World's first robotic biryani maker; prepares up to 100 distinct biryani varieties (including Hyderabadi, Lucknowi, Kolkata styles) using AI-driven algorithms

    vendor-stated product uniqueness and menu scope for the BIRYANIMAN autonomous biryani-cooking robot

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Machinefood

Bowls

  • 10'x10' footprint; prepares salad bowls, vegan bowls, and burrito bowls from 28 ingredient choices with 95% portion accuracy

    vendor-stated footprint, menu scope, and accuracy for the Bowl Bot autonomous food bowl robot

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Machinefood

Nala Chef

  • AI and ML-powered multi-cuisine chef robot capable of preparing diverse international dishes; adapts recipes in real time

    vendor-stated product type and cuisine versatility claim for the Nala Chef autonomous cooking robot

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Machinefood

Pizzaiola

  • Fully automated pizza maker with voice-controlled ordering; operates 24/7

    vendor-stated product description for the Pizzaiola autonomous pizza-making robot

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Machinefood

Sandwich

  • 16'x12' footprint; assembles sandwiches from 48 choices of meats, vegetables, and cheeses; voice-ordered

    vendor-stated footprint, ingredient choices, and ordering method for the Sandwich Bot autonomous sandwich-making robot

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Machinefood

Spotless

  • Fully automated dishwashing solution using high-performance cameras and ML; rental price $2,995/month

    vendor-stated product description and publicly cited rental pricing for the Spotless commercial dishwashing robot

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Machinefood

Wingman

  • Fully automated multi-fryer robot for commercial kitchens; handles fried chicken, french fries, and other fried items without human intervention

    vendor-stated product application scope for the Wingman autonomous fry station

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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2024-11-16BIRYANIBUFFET (Naperville, IL)restaurantUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2024-11-12University of North Texas (BOT BITES)university campus, fully robotic 24-hour multi-cuisine restaurantUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2024-04-02Re-Up Convenience Storesconvenience store / quick-service restaurantUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
2022-06-29Slice Factoryrestaurant / pizza chainUSNot disclosedAnnouncement
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2024-11-12Unveiled BIRYANIMAN (100 biryani varieties); announced BOT BITES, first 24-hour fully robotic campus restaurant at University of North Texas; WingMan deployed at Bluemound TX truck stopGlobeNewsWire
2024-07-09Raised $40M Series B led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Acrew Capital; total funding reaches $50.1M across 4 rounds from 22 investorsCrunchbase
2024-04-02Partners with Re-Up (AI-powered convenience store chain) to deploy Wingman autonomous fry stations across all Re-Up locationsBusiness Wire
2023-05-18Launched Bowl Bot and Sandwich Bot at National Restaurant Association Show, Chicago; Bowl Bot: 28 ingredients, 95% accuracy; Sandwich Bot: 48 ingredient choicesPR Newswire
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Source ledger

9 unique public sources

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Nala Robotics Showcases Robotic Dishwashing SystemRobotics 24/7 · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Nala Robotics Unveils BIRYANIMAN: The World's First Robotic Biryani MakerGlobeNewsWire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Nala Robotics Introduces Autonomous Bowl Bot and Sandwich BotPR Newswire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Nala Robotics homepageNala Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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AI Powered Convenience Store Chain Re-Up to Deploy Autonomous KitchensBusiness Wire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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BIRYANIMAN robotic biryani maker unveiled by Nala RoboticsThe Robot Report · retrieved 2026-07-05
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AI Tech Company Nala Robotics Signs Expansion Deal with Slice Factory Pizza ChainPR Newswire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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AI Powered Convenience Store Chain Re-Up to Deploy Autonomous Fry Stations at All LocationsNala Robotics · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Nala Robotics: Crunchbase Company Profile & FundingCrunchbase · retrieved 2026-07-05