The food robotics company selects the former McLaren F1 boss as CTO

Food robotics company Karakuri did Dr. Peter Schroder appointed Chief Technology Officer.

In front KarakuriPeter was the CTO of Mclaren Applied and previously held various positions at McLaren, including the racing team’s chief engineer.

With experience developing new, breakthrough technologies and applying them in a range of industries Dr. Schroder is named together with the CEO and founder Barney Wragg as the Start up further develops its DK-One robot – the world’s first robototic canteen – before the pilot installation later this year.

He will lead the engineering team as the company pushes the boundaries of combining cutting edge robotics with cutting edge sensors and AI to transform the way restaurants, canteens, hotels and supermarkets post-produce and serve meals. COVID world.

During his time as chief engineer for the Formula 1 team Dr. Schroder oversaw the development and deployment of technology for all aspects of car and racing operations, including the McLaren-Honda Formula 1 energy recovery system.

“Karakuri I checked so many boxes when I moved on from Mclaren, ”he said. “This is a startup with the ambition and ambition to develop a whole new category of made-to-order healthy ready-to-eat meals that use the latest hardware and software technology.

“The success the team has achieved so far has been amazing and I look forward to increasing the commitment and driving innovation even further.”

Wragg added: “At the KarakuriTechnical innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Running such a complex multidisciplinary technical organization requires a CTO with phenomenal staff skills, a passion for driving change and innovation, and unparalleled technical skills.

“Peter fits in perfectly Karakuri, he brings this passion and excitement with him and helps us accelerate our ability to develop technologies that will ultimately change the way we as consumers treat food. “

Mike Müller, Karakuri The current interim CTO and co-founder of ARM will continue to support and remain a member of the company Karakuri Board.