BakerMate™ Collaborative Robot for Bakers

BakerMate™ is a portable cobot platform designed to automate high-frequency bakery tasks with speed, consistency, and food-safe design:

  • Hygienic stainless-steel construction
  • Recipe-driven changeovers — no programming required
  • Multi-task capability across handling, finishing, and packaging
  • Built for washdown environments and food safety compliance

Keep your bakery moving — with less manual strain and more consistent output.

BakerMate™

Flexible Bakery Automation

The BakerMate™ brings collaborative robot technology to the bakery floor in a platform built specifically for food production — developed in direct response to baker input to address recipe changeovers, SKU variability, sanitation requirements, and labor flexibility.

Built around a FANUC CRX food-grade robotic arm on a hygienic open-frame stainless-steel cart, BakerMate keeps operation simple through a tablet touchscreen: operators select SKUs, adjust configurations, and monitor production without any programming knowledge. Interchangeable end-of-arm tooling lets the same platform handle rack loading, depanning, decorating, packaging, and palletizing — redeploying between tasks in minutes.

  • Hygienic Stainless Steel Design
  • Fast Recipe-Based Changeovers
  • No-Code Operator Programming
  • IP67 Food-Grade Robotic Arm
  • Multi-Task One System, Multiple Applications

One Platform. Multiple Tasks.

Rack Loading & Unloading

Consistent, repeatable rack loading and unloading to maximize throughput and reduce operator fatigue on high-volume production lines.

Depanning

Gentle, reliable depanning for a wide variety of baked goods — configurable for different pan types, product sizes, and SKUs.

Decorating & Finishing

Precise, repeatable application of icings, toppings, and finishing operations across every SKU — consistent results every cycle.

Packaging & Palletizing

Flexible end-of-arm tooling adapts to your packaging format — from individual product placement to full palletizing applications.

BakerMate Changeover & Recipe Setup

Recipe-Driven SKU Changeovers.

Changing between products on the BakerMate is a touchscreen operation — not a programming task. Operators select the target SKU from the recipe library, and the system loads the appropriate motion program, tool parameters, and cycle settings automatically. Teaching new positions is done by physically guiding the robot arm — no code, no pendant programming, no specialist required.

Parameter How BakerMate Handles It
SKU / Product Selection Select from saved recipe library on tablet interface
End-of-Arm Tool Swap in minutes; system recognizes tooling configuration
Robot Path / Positions Taught by physically guiding the arm — recorded automatically
Cycle Monitoring Real-time status displayed on tablet during production
New SKU Programming Lead-and-teach from tablet — no coding required

Standard System Specifications

  • IP67-rated for washdown environments — meets food safety design requirements
  • Rounded, hygienic geometry — no pinch or trap points
  • Safety-rated for collaborative operation alongside operators
  • Intuitive lead-and-teach programming — no coding or robotics expertise required
  • Interchangeable end-of-arm tooling — redeploy between tasks in minutes

Additional arm upgrades available — see Options section.

  • Welded stainless-steel open-frame construction for fast, effective sanitation
  • Sloped, sanitary cabinet design to prevent moisture pooling
  • NEMA 4X electrical cabinet — rated for washdown environments
  • Locking, food-grade casters for easy repositioning between bakery lines
  • Compact footprint — designed to fit tight spaces within existing production lines
  • 110 VAC Electrical Service

  • No-code SKU selection and configuration from an operator-friendly tablet interface
  • Recipe-driven changeovers — switch between products quickly with minimal training
  • Real-time monitoring and status visibility during production cycles

  • Base system includes one end-of-arm tool — see Options section for full tooling menu

Options & Upgrades

Configure for Your Application.

Robot Arm Upgrade

Upgrade to the 10kg payload FANUC CRX-10iA for heavier product handling and a larger working envelope — same BakerMate platform, more capability.

Maximum payload and reach configuration for the heaviest bakery handling applications — full palletizing and large-format product movement.

Extended-reach variant of the 10kg arm — ideal for wider rack configurations or applications requiring additional reach without increasing payload class.

End-of-Arm Tooling Options

Upgrades the standard baking sheet clamp to include adjustable horizontal support — designed for pans with pockets or cavities that require additional product control during handling.

Two-finger electric gripper for delicate product handling where force control and gentle contact are critical. Upgradeable to the four-finger Gentle Pro Touch or custom-configured Ubiros finger arrays.

Universal adapter for holding depositor nozzles during decorating and finishing operations. Custom tools available for holding specific nozzle types upon request.

Two-finger parallel pneumatic gripper for versatile product and packaging handling. Configurable with multiple finger options and circular gripper arrays for specialized applications.

Lightweight carbon fiber vacuum gripper with integrated vacuum generator for high-speed pick-and-place. Available in stainless washdown-rated versions and multiple sizes (320×160mm, 350×250mm, or custom).

Work with MWES engineers to design custom end-of-arm tooling for your specific product, pan, or packaging format — maximizing reliability and minimizing changeover time.

Automation Enhancements

Safety area scanner enabling higher-speed operation without physical perimeter guarding. Configuration depends on application requirements — contact MWES to assess your setup.

For applications operating in non-collaborative mode — required for higher-speed operation or based on application risk assessment results.

Integrates machine vision into the BakerMate platform for product detection, position correction, or quality verification.

Line Integration

Integrated infeed conveyor to automate product presentation to the BakerMate — reducing manual handling upstream of the cobot cell.

Integrated discharge conveyor for automated product removal downstream of the BakerMate — enabling continuous, uninterrupted production flow.

On-Site Support & Training

Three days of on-site setup, training, and programming support from an MWES automation technician for a smooth system launch. Travel time and expenses included.

Ready to Automate Your Bakery Line?

Fast Changeovers | Minimal training required | Multi-task flexibility | Designed for sanitation and compliance

BakerMate™ brings flexible, food-safe automation to real production environments — without the complexity of traditional robotics.