On Tuesday, Jack in the Box announced it is launching a pilot program that will test Miso Robotics' Flippy 2 (frying) and Sippy (drink-prepping) robots in a San Diego restaurant.

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“This collaboration with Miso Robotics is a steppingstone for our back-of-house restaurant operations,” Jack in the Box COO Tony Darden said in the release. “We are confident that this technology will be a good fit to support our growing business needs with intentions of having a positive impact on our operations while promoting safety and comfort to our team members.”

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The Flippy 2 will be used to automate the fryer station to cook up curly fries, tacos, chicken nuggets, and other fried food. The Slippy will automate cup dispensing and beverage filling and top the drinks with an airtight drink seal rather than the average plastic lid we’re all used to.

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Jack in the Box joins Chipotle, Panera, White Castle, and others in using Miso's technology. While neither of the companies has disclosed how long the pilot will last, Jack in the Box said it was open to "further integration" in the coming months.

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