SoftBank Robotics to Exhibit Automatic Cooking Robots at Health Management EXPO 2026 (June 17-19)

SoftBank Robotics Corp. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President & CEO: Fumihide Tomizawa; hereinafter 'SoftBank Robotics') will exhibit automatic cooking robots at the '8th Health Management EXPO 2026' to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Wednesday, June 17 to Friday, June 19, 2026.

In recent years, food-related welfare benefits have been gaining attention due to rising employee satisfaction and growing interest in health management. Additionally, the increase in the tax-exempt limit for income tax on meal provisions has encouraged more companies to improve their office dining environments.

On the other hand, providing meals in employee cafeterias and offices faces challenges such as labor shortages, rising operational costs, and difficulty in multi-site deployment. Therefore, there is a need for systems that can stably provide warm and delicious food while reducing operational burdens.

At our booth, we will exhibit automatic cooking robots, including the steam cooking robot 'STEAMA' and the flame cooking robot 'FLAMA', as solutions to these challenges. We will propose an operational model that achieves labor savings and efficiency while stably providing warm and delicious meals even with limited staff. We will specifically introduce usage scenarios for employee cafeterias and offices, aiming for small-scale operations and multi-site deployment.

■ Exhibited Cooking Robots (Partial)

Steam Cooking Robot 'STEAMA'

https://www.softbankrobotics.com/jp/product/autocook/steama/

Using high-pressure, high-temperature steam to rapidly cook proprietary frozen foods, our unique 'steam cooking method' recreates a 'freshly boiled texture' that is smooth and springy to the core of the noodles. It delivers the flavors of Japan's leading restaurants, including those listed in the Michelin Guide, along with the rich aroma of soups and ingredients and the fluffy texture of noodles, all freshly prepared. With a simple operation of setting the container and pressing a button, you can enjoy an authentic taste in approximately 90 seconds from the start of cooking.

Flame Cooking Robot 'FLAMA'

https://www.softbankrobotics.com/jp/product/autocook/flama/

This cooking robot automates stir-frying, achieving both kitchen efficiency/labor savings and a commitment to taste. It automatically performs stir-frying, mixing, and thickening, reducing labor shortages and the burden of cooking operations, and uses precise heating control to finish a wide variety of dishes with high quality. In addition to standalone installation, we can also propose a full set that automates the entire cooking process from ingredient and seasoning input, allowing for flexible implementation according to the operational format and menu offerings.

◾️ Event Overview

Date & Time

Wednesday, June 17 - Friday, June 19, 2026

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

*Until 5:00 PM on the final day only

Venue & Booth Number

Tokyo Big Sight

Booth: East 3 Hall, E-20-29

Admission Fee

Free

Organizer

RX Japan Ltd.

Official Website

Please pre-register from the following site to attend:

https://www.office-expo.jp/hub/ja-jp/about/hel.html

■ About SoftBank Robotics Corp.

SoftBank Robotics announced the humanoid robot 'Pepper' in 2014, launched cleaning robots in 2018, serving and transport robots in 2021, and began deploying logistics automation solutions in 2022. Leveraging the knowledge and operational data gained through handling a diverse range of products, it plays a pioneering role as a robot integrator (RI) by providing solutions for effective robot implementation. Currently, it has 21 bases in 9 countries worldwide, with its products active globally. Utilizing this global network and based on extensive experience and vast operational data, it pursues Robot Transformation (RX) and strives towards a society where humans and robots coexist.