U.S. Army Tests Robotic Kitchen for Field Operations
The U.S. Army is evaluating the Sustained Autonomous Meals (SAM) system to enhance meal preparation efficiency in field settings. This robotic kitchen aims to streamline operations, reduce labor demands, and maintain high meal output for soldiers.
Theia Market Signal Identification - AI AssistedThe U.S. Army is conducting a seven-month evaluation of the Sustained Autonomous Meals (SAM) robotic kitchen, designed to prepare up to 120 meals per hour for soldiers in the field. Funded by U.S.
Indo-Pacific Command, the system can serve as many as 800 soldiers per load and aims to minimize labor and setup times in operational environments. SAM is a transportable unit that combines food preparation, refrigeration, and sanitation, becoming operational in under four hours.
It operates on a 60-kilowatt generator or shore power and has onboard batteries for refrigeration during transport. Currently, it offers two meals but can accommodate up to four. Testing will continue through the fiscal year to assess its scalability across units. The shift to automation may reduce the physical strain on food service personnel while maintaining efficiency.
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