SoftBank Robotics to Launch FLAMA Cooking Robot in Japan on April 7, 2026
SoftBank Robotics will open applications for its FLAMA flame-cooking robot in Japan on April 7, 2026, through Gourmet X. Designed to address cooking consistency and labor shortages, FLAMA automates various cooking processes, potentially transforming restaurant operations.

SoftBank Robotics will start taking applications for the FLAMA cooking robot in Japan on April 7, 2026, through its subsidiary Gourmet X. FLAMA automates cooking processes from ingredient addition to cleaning, aiming to resolve inconsistency in cooking and labor shortages in the food-service sector.
The product can be integrated into existing kitchens, emphasizing collaboration between staff and automation. FLAMA will be showcased at FABEX 2026 from April 15 to 17, featuring live demonstrations of its integrated workflow with a refrigerator, sauce machine, and conveyor. This event could enhance SoftBank Robotics’ presence in kitchen automation and open new sales avenues for restaurant operators.




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