Hard Automation or Robotics: Which One Should You Choose?

Every December, my sister dusts off her trusty stand mixer, and we dive into cookie-making season. Last year, I found myself in the middle of a sugar explosion with my two-year-old nephew as we decorated cookies under mountains of rainbow sprinkles. Icing was everywhere; in hindsight, a poncho might have been a good idea. By the end, we were exhausted and incredibly grateful for the dishwasher.

Hard automation is everywhere in our daily lives, saving us time, money, and elbow grease. That stand mixer is the o..