Hyphen develops and deploys automated makelines for restaurant kitchens that combine robotics and AI to assemble digital orders such as bowls and salads at rates exceeding 350 meals per hour with 99% accuracy. The system fits under existing countertops, allowing staff to handle manual prep above while the robotic section augments capacity for online orders. Founded in 2020 by Stephen Klein (CEO) and Daniel Fukuba (CTO) after pivoting from an automated smoothie food truck, the San Jose, California-based company has raised $25 million in Series B funding with participation from CAVA and prior investment from Chipotle; it has deployed systems with fast-casual chains including Chipotle.