is a reporter who writes about AI. She also covers the intersection between technology, finance, and the economy. In many ways, Kernel resembles other restaurants catering to office workers — it’s a ...

Chipotle founder Steve Ells’ plant-based, robot-powered fast-food startup Kernel is set to open its first location next month -– and has scored New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones as an investor, ...

Moments after receiving my lunch order, the robots whirred to life. A clawlike contraption lurched forward, like a bird pecking at feed, to snatch dishes holding a faux-chicken cutlet and potatoes, ...

Melissa McCart is the lead editor of the Northeast region with more than 20 years of experience as a reporter, critic, editor, and cookbook author. Kernel, the robot-powered fast-casual spot from ...