AI-powered robotics firm Aniai has established its headquarters in New York Metropolis and has added a brand new govt member to its management group, in accordance with a press launch.

The model has named Eric Hansen as head of gross sales. Hansen has expertise with Uber Eats and Groupon.

“As somebody who’s simply as captivated with eating places and expertise as I’m, I am elated to welcome Eric to the Aniai group,” Gunpil Hwang, Aniai CEO, stated within the launch. “Having spent the previous few years establishing Aniai in South Korea, breaking into the North American market is a large step for our group and Eric’s confirmed observe document in working with and understanding restaurant manufacturers, data of the QSR business and different associated areas makes him a precious asset to the group.”

Aniai’s flagship product, Alpha Grill, makes use of AI and robotics to automate the hamburger cooking course of. The model is beta testing it with a number of North American hamburger manufacturers.