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OctoChef at Koganei, Tokyo, Japan

OctoChef is a kitchen automation robot developed by Connected Robotics (Japan) that automates the full process of making takoyaki, from pouring dough to baking and plating, using a camera system and onboard AI trained via deep learning and computer vision to assess cooking progress. The robot is capable of replacing three to five human workers for takoyaki preparation and uses a subscription model priced at approximately JPY 250,000 per month. Connected Robotics has deployed OctoChef across food service locations in Japan, including a partnership with Seven & i Food Systems for Kanto-area debut.

OctoChef by Connected Robotics · Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verified · Kitchen robots

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Initial soba noodle robot trial at Higashikoganei Station on JR Chuo Line. Robot cooked 40 soba dishes per hour, matching output of an average human cook.

Safety record

No incidents on record for OctoChef at Koganei, Tokyo, Japan.

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Last updated
2026-08-17
Model
OctoChef
Company
Connected Robotics
Location
Koganei, Tokyo, Japan
Status
pilot
First seen
2020-03-01
ID
73636f04-c0a3-40c1-860d-f8a8234fcf55

Timeline

  1. Mar 2020
    First recorded
    OctoChef first documented operating at Koganei, Tokyo, Japan.
  2. Aug 2026
    Current status: pilot, reviewed
    Latest recorded state. New status transitions append here as the deployment-status recorder produces them.

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Sources (1)

  1. Connected Robotics - Robotic kitchen Japan · https://www.aiplusinfo.com/blog/connected-robotics-robotic-kitchen-japan/ · 2020-03-01
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-17

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Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-17

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: kitchen_robot

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Common questions

What is the OctoChef deployment at Koganei, Tokyo, Japan?
OctoChef, built by Connected Robotics, is recorded as a deployment at Koganei, Tokyo, Japan on the DEPLOY registry. Connected Robotics operates the deployment directly.
Who operates OctoChef at Koganei, Tokyo, Japan?
Connected Robotics, the manufacturer of OctoChef, operates this deployment directly. This is a maker-deploys-its-own-product arrangement rather than a customer pilot.
When did the OctoChef deployment at Koganei, Tokyo, Japan go live?
The deployment is recorded as starting March 1, 2020 on the DEPLOY registry. Earlier activity may exist but is not yet sourced.
Have there been incidents at the OctoChef deployment at Koganei, Tokyo, Japan?
No active incidents affecting this deployment are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Absence of recorded incidents is not a guarantee no incident occurred; DEPLOY records only sourced incidents and suppresses retracted ones.

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