What kind of cooking robot is "I-Robo 2"?

"I-Robo 2" is a robot that automates stir-frying dishes such as fried rice and stir-fried vegetables. It performs a series of operations from stirring and heating to cleaning the pot after cooking, achieving stable quality. It is more compact and has improved washability and operability.

Why was "I-Robo 2" introduced at Korakuya's Azumi Store?

It was introduced as part of the initiative to create a next-generation store model coinciding with the renovation and reopening of the Azumi Store. The objectives are labor saving, standardization of work, and providing menu items with stable quality.

What are the effects of introducing "I-Robo 2"?

It supports the establishment of a system that allows anyone, regardless of experience, to prepare and serve Chinese dining menu items with stable quality. This contributes to stabilizing quality, improving kitchen operational efficiency, and saving labor in the food service industry.

Is "I-Robo 2" the first cooking robot to be introduced at Korakuya?

No, this is the second store to introduce it, following the "Korakuya Roadside Station Kunimi Atsukashi no Sato Store."

Korakuya's Next-Generation Store Introduces TechMagic's "I-Robo 2"

Q: What is "ZEB Ready"?

ZEB Ready refers to a building aiming for ZEB (Net Zero Energy Building), which achieves energy savings of 50% or more from the standard primary energy consumption (excluding renewable energy) through high-performance building envelopes and highly efficient energy-saving equipment. The Azumi Store is Korakuya's first store expected to be ZEB Ready certified.

Published Apr 1, 2026 12:13 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:01 PM ・ 14 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Korakuya's next-generation store, "Azumi Store," has introduced TechMagic's cooking robot "I-Robo 2."

PRESS RELEASE

To Whom It May Concern,

March 31, 2026

TechMagic Co., Ltd.

TechMagic Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroshi Shiraki; hereinafter referred to as "TechMagic"), which innovates the "delicious" experience with robot technology, is pleased to announce that the stir-frying robot "I-Robo 2" will be experimentally introduced at the "Korakuya Azumi Store" (Fukushima Prefecture), operated by Koraku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture; hereinafter referred to as "Korakuya"), which will reopen after renovation on March 31.

The "Korakuya Azumi Store" is a newly built and renovated store scheduled to reopen on March 31, 2026. As Korakuya's first "ZEB Ready" (certification pending) sustainable store, it is positioned as an environmentally conscious next-generation store and an image leader for the Korakuya brand.

The "I-Robo 2" introduced this time is a stir-frying robot that automates a series of operations in the kitchen, including stirring, heating, and cleaning the pot after cooking, and can reproduce dishes such as fried rice and stir-fried vegetables with stable quality. At the Azumi store, it will contribute to the sophistication of store operations by supporting food safety and security, labor saving, and standardization of work. This is the second store to introduce I-Robo 2, following the "Korakuya Roadside Station Kunimi Atsukashi no Sato Store.".

◾️ Background of Introduction

The renovation of the Korakuya Azumi Store was prompted by road widening work on the same site. Korakuya positions this renovation as one of its initiatives for future model store development, promoting the creation of next-generation stores equipped with energy-saving performance as Korakuya's first "ZEB Ready" store.

◾️ Purpose of Introduction

This introduction aims to support the establishment of a system that allows anyone, regardless of experience, to consistently prepare and serve Chinese dining menu items with stable quality. Through the provision of "I-Robo 2," TechMagic will contribute to the stabilization of quality, efficiency of kitchen operations, and labor saving in the food service industry.

◾️ Store Information

Location: 1-171 Azumi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture

Phone: 024-937-4401

Business Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Last Order 11:45 PM)

Weekends and Holidays 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Last Order 11:45 PM)

What is ZEB Ready

ZEB Ready is a building that achieves energy savings of 50% or more from the standard primary energy consumption, excluding renewable energy, through high-performance building envelopes and highly efficient energy-saving equipment, as an advanced building aiming for ZEB (Net Zero Energy Building).

At the Azumi store, in cooperation with Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.'s "ZEB Planner," efforts are being made to balance environmental load reduction with a comfortable in-store environment.

Stir-frying Robot "I-Robo 2"

The cooking robot I-Robo, developed by TechMagic, is a robot that can automate a series of operations such as stirring, heating, and cleaning the pot after cooking. It automatically reproduces the recipes of skilled chefs for dishes like fried rice and stir-fried vegetables. In automatic cooking, it can flexibly and appropriately adjust heating temperature, heating time, pot rotation speed, and rotation direction according to the menu. The introduction of I-Robo aims to promote "active humanization" in response to labor shortages and create an environment where people can concentrate on higher value-added tasks.

"I-Robo 2" is an evolved model that is more compact, has improved washability, and enhanced touch panel operability. Additionally, options such as safety guards and circulation hoods can be added according to customer requests, further expanding the customization range to meet the diverse needs of clients.

▲ Stir-frying Robot I-Robo 2: Automates cooking and cleaning

About Korakuya

Company Name: Koraku Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: 2-1 Kitakawada, Kami-gyoba, Tamura-cho, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture

Established: November 11, 1970

Founding Date: September 22, 1954

Founded in Aizu Wakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture in 1954, "Korakuya" is a ramen chain with approximately 350 stores domestically and internationally.

For over half a century since its founding, we have offered a wide variety of products, including the beloved "Chuka Soba," as well as classic side dishes like "Gyoza" and "Chahan.".

By manufacturing our multi-water-content aged noodles using the highest quality flour "TENDAN," gyoza, chahan, chashu, and other ingredients at our two domestic factories, we provide safe and secure products at low prices.

Korakuya Official Website: https://www.kourakuen.co.jp/

TechMagic Inc. Company Overview

Company Name: TechMagic Inc.

Headquarters: Telecom Center Building West Wing 19F, 2-5-10 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Established: February 1, 2018

Representative: Hiroshi Shiraki, President and CEO

URL: https://techmagic.co.jp/

Established in February 2018, TechMagic's purpose is to "realize a world where humanity lives creatively through the power of science and technology." To solve the labor shortage faced by many companies involved in food, and to enable people to engage in higher value-added work and realize a highly productive society, we plan, design, sell, and maintain various products that highly integrate the latest AI and robot technologies.

TechMagic Inc. Business Activities

1. Cooking Robot Business

We automate a series of cooking processes mainly in the kitchens of major restaurant chains by highly integrating both hardware and software technologies. While maintaining the taste and hospitality quality of the dishes, we reduce labor costs associated with cooking processes and increase store productivity. We achieve labor saving for each staff member, not just work reduction, with compact and highly efficient products that can be introduced even in existing stores. We support a wide range of cooking methods and service processes according to the customer's application.

2. Business Robot Business

We automate simple tasks such as quantitative plating of irregularly shaped foods, weighing, and stacking, as well as sorting dishes after washing, performed in food factories and central kitchens, using intelligent robots. This not only reduces workload and labor costs but also maximizes the throughput of overall facility operations, contributing to increased productivity.

Inquiries regarding this matter

TechMagic Inc. Public Relations

pr@techmagic.co.jp

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Korakuya's Next-Generation Store Introduces TechMagic's "I-Robo 2"

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