Why Your Next Croissant Might Come From a Robot Bakery

Walking into a robot bakery for the first time is a bit of a trip because your brain expects something clinical and cold, but your nose tells you there's fresh, buttery sourdough somewhere nearby. It's a weird contradiction. You've got these sleek, stainless-steel arms moving with terrifying precision, yet the end result is that same flaky, golden-brown pastry we all obsess over. ...

February 5, 2026 · 6 min · Long Michel