Robotics Award 2026
GoodBytz receives the ROBOTICS AWARD 2026 at Hannover Messe – The award from the international robotics community was presented to the startup GoodBytz during the HANNOVER MESSE Press Preview
HANNOVER MESSE, April 20–24, 2026 (ENGLISH, ITALIANO, FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH)
Hannover. The ROBOTICS AWARD is presented annually by Deutsche Messe at HANNOVER MESSE and recognizes robot-assisted automation and logistics solutions. The award includes a comprehensive and high-quality package consisting of exhibition space in the HANNOVER MESSE Application Park and a presentation slot on the Spotlight Stage. This year's winning solution is a robotic kitchen utilizing lightweight, compact industrial robots from Fanuc. These robots meet the requirements of food processing thanks to appropriate seals, food-grade materials, and a high degree of protection against heat, moisture, and cleaning processes.
| Hanover City Hall – the dome is accessible by elevator, Photo: H. Waess (Archive) |
The robots are controlled by a proprietary AI-based control logic,
.. which allows for intelligent scheduling even when multiple orders are received simultaneously. These automated and flexible production processes ensure a high-quality and customized food supply for hospitals, universities, and businesses with consistent performance, regardless of staff availability or order complexity. GoodBytz anticipates a rapidly growing market demand due to the shortage of skilled workers in the food service industry.
The award was presented by Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Board of Deutsche Messe AG:
“GoodBytz’s outstanding solution impressively demonstrates that robotics solutions from traditional industries are finding their way into new sectors such as the food service and food supply industries. This opens up entirely new fields of application and makes a significant contribution to ensuring quality, efficiency, and security of supply in a wide variety of areas.”
