- Starting Fall 2025: Integration of multiple CA-1 robots for autonomous meal preparation in REWE Region West retail stores
- Partnership includes the full Circus Software Suite and complete deployment of the CA-1 robotic system, including ordering terminal, production control, and operational optimization at the store level
- Launch at three REWE locations with a joint operating model and comprehensive KPI evaluation
Circus SE (XETRA: CA1), a global leader in AI software and robotics for the food service industry, today announces an exclusive pilot partnership with REWE Markt GmbH, West Regional Branch. As part of the project, the fully autonomous cooking robot CA-1 will be deployed in several REWE supermarkets in Germany, together with the cloud-based Circus Software Suite. The pilot will begin in fall 2025 and marks the world’s first integration of autonomous food production in grocery retail.
Under the agreement, REWE Region West will receive three CA-1 units along with a comprehensive software package that includes ordering systems, kitchen control, and AI-driven production management. The eight-month pilot phase includes joint operations, training, marketing activities, and a thorough performance evaluation based on customer satisfaction, technical performance, and operational feasibility.
“The combination of cutting-edge robotics and our customer focus is an exciting step toward a forward-looking, sustainable shopping experience,” says Lars Klein, Chairman of the Management Board, REWE Region West. “We are especially focused on acceptance, customer feedback, and real-world operational insights,” he adds.
“This partnership is a milestone not only for Circus but for the entire retail sector,” says Nikolas Bullwinkel, CEO of Circus SE. “For the first time, customers will experience freshly prepared meals in supermarkets that are cooked entirely autonomously by robots. We are proud to bring this world first to life together with REWE and look forward to what lies ahead.”
During the eight-month pilot phase, Circus will serve as the exclusive provider of AI-powered food robotics in REWE stores. This underlines the shared ambition to combine technology trends with innovative local supply concepts.
The outcome of the pilot will serve as the basis for a potential extended collaboration between the two companies.
This is a translated version of the original German press release.
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