Pasadena, California is now on the map for tech junkies and fast-food aficionados alike as it boasts the world's first fully automated, AI-powered restaurant, CaliExpress by Flippy. According to CBS News Los Angeles, the futuristic eatery, which fired up its grills and fryers thanks to robotics heavyweight Miso Robotics, has sparked curiosity and tech wonders in Southern California.

The restaurant claims to fully automate the ordering and cooking processes, a blend of technologies that has seemingly marinated for years and is now ready to be served. "To our knowledge, this is the world's first operating restaurant where both ordering and every single cooking process are fully automated," John Miller, CEO of PopID and board member of Miso Robotics, told CBS News Los Angeles. The 561 E. Green Street establishment allows customers to place their orders at self-service kiosks, leveraging biometric technology for a seamless experience.

Breaking it down to what it means for the average Joe – robots are cooking your food. Yes, from grinding beef for your burger to frying top-tier potatoes for your fries, robots are running the kitchen show. This shift, as Cali Group purports, isn't only about efficiency but also safety and waste reduction. Per KTLA, slippage and burns are nearly obliterated and food and oil waste dialed down remarkably.

But CaliExpress by Flippy isn't content with just doling out tech-enhanced munchies. It doubles down as a "pseudo-museum" with robotic arm ballets and a treasure trove of development artifacts for the public eye. Representing more than a mere restaurant, the place seeks to inspire the next wave of AI and automation craftsmen, open to local school tours eager for a peek into the future. "Miso is proud to partner with Cali Group and PopID to make CaliExpress by Flippy a reality," said Rich Hull, CEO of Miso Robotics in an announcement, a sentiment echoed by reports from both CBS News Los Angeles and KTLA.

While online reservations seemed snagged due to site issues, the public's appetite for this blend of culinary creativity and robotic precision is only growing.