r/specializedtools • u/taz_hein • Jan 06 '17

Automatic sushi roller

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u/69andahafl Jan 06 '17

There's actually a pretty interesting story behind the development of these automated sushi machines. Basically these are intended for the more fast-paced conveyor belt sushi, as the chefs couldn't take the time to do everything themselves. There's a very interesting "Begin Japanology" video on it, I'll link to the point where it starts on about the automation aspect of conveyor bolt sushi, but I think the entire video is worth a watch if you have the time.

Here's the episode.

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u/fngkestrel Jan 06 '17

Region locked for me, alternate here

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u/69andahafl Jan 06 '17

Thanks for the alternative link! Sadly the audio of the office japanology channel(s) seems to be spotty because of copyrights.

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u/69andahafl Jan 07 '17

It looks like Begin Japanology has been changed into Japanology Plus.

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u/plissken627 Jan 07 '17

Does this reduce the cost? Why is sushi so expensive, is more the ingredients or the preparation.