Can Robots be Chefs? Reading Club

Multiple Choice

The robotic vending machine takes ten minutes to prepare a fresh pizza.

• True

• False

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What can customers do using the vending machine's touch screen?

• Choose the size of the pizza

• Select toppings and pay

• Cook the pizza themselves

• Schedule delivery for later

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The robotic pizza vending machine doesn't need any

to operate.

Multiple Choice

What inspired De Marco to create the robotic pizza machine?

• A childhood trip to Japan

• His experience working in food delivery

• Learning to make pizza with his mother

• A request from his company’s investors

Multiple Choice

According to the article, the pandemic sped up the adoption of technology in the food industry.

• True

• False

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What challenge in the food industry did automation help solve?

• Increasing demand for gourmet meals

• Labor shortages due to quitting workers

• Higher food safety standards

• Competition from other industries

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Mike Bell believes automation will not only replace jobs but also create new jobs in designing, building, and

robots.

Multiple Choice

What benefit does De Marco claim automation offers in food production?

• Lower calorie recipes

• More innovative flavors

• Consistency across different locations

• Higher prices for premium customers

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Mike Bell suggests robots are becoming more affordable for restaurants.

• True

• False

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Where does De Marco plan to place these robotic vending machines?

• Shopping malls and theme parks

• Hotels and supermarkets

• Airports, hospitals, and college campuses

• Movie theaters and gyms