{"id":12813,"date":"2023-04-17T12:11:55","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T12:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/is-robotics-part-of-the-secret-sauce\/"},"modified":"2023-04-17T12:11:55","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T12:11:55","slug":"is-robotics-part-of-the-secret-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/is-robotics-part-of-the-secret-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Robotics Part of the Secret Sauce?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n<\/p>\n

\n

Across the U.S., pre-rolls are rising in sales and popularity among cannabis consumers. The convenience of pre-rolls allows consumers to avoid the work of rolling their own, a preference that ranks high with the market\u2019s target audience.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But as much as pre-rolls are gaining market share, not all things are looking up for this product category. The products themselves are just as quickly gaining a reputation for hit-or-miss quality and a lack of overall consistency.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This poses a problem for industry operators \u2014 one that robotics could potentially solve.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Current State of Pre-Rolls<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There\u2019s no question about it: Pre-rolls are gaining traction in sales. Headset, a cannabis analytics company, recently reported that pre-roll sales increased 38.9% from 2020 to 2022. <\/p>\n

Another report shows that in California, the number of online carts that only have pre-rolls went from 47% to 53% in just one year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n
The Sorting Robotics team creates pre-roll automation technology such as the Jiko pre-roll robot.<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

But that\u2019s not all. Infused pre-rolls are having a moment, too. Coinciding with the trend toward desiring convenience is a heightened demand for potency. <\/p>\n

To keep up with the trends, brands are now infusing pre-rolls with cannabis oil or concentrate to boost potency and meet these unique customer needs. <\/p>\n

Senior data analysts at Headset called infused pre-rolls the \u201csegment to watch in 2022,\u201d considering the category took over as the second-largest, with sales doubling in both years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Infusing pre-rolls adds a whole new element for operators to manage in producing a uniform product that delivers a consistent experience for consumers. <\/p>\n

Lacking consistency is one of the fastest ways to self-sabotage a brand. To avoid doing so, facilities are increasingly turning to technology to automate, fine-tune, and elevate the way pre-rolls are made.<\/p>\n

Implementing Robotics to Improve Quality\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The perfect pre-roll is an art form, as simple as it may appear. <\/p>\n

The flower has to have just the right consistency and be packed just the right way to deliver the smooth, even burn that consumers crave. <\/p>\n

\n
\"\"
With the right equipment, brands can calculate exact ratios and fine-tune mechanisms to produce the perfect pre-roll with every fill. <\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Today, pre-roll manufacturers are finding it incredibly difficult to achieve this type of precision and accuracy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That\u2019s where robotics and automation technology enter the conversation. <\/p>\n

With the right equipment, brands can calculate exact ratios and fine-tune mechanisms to produce the perfect pre-roll with every fill. <\/p>\n

This not only allows pre-roll manufacturers to automate and scale processes to increase their bottom line, but it improves the end-consumer experience too.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Most operators struggling to make a profit and keep staff might think this type of technology is out of reach. But even though it might take a genius to design and engineer robotics-powered pre-roll infusion technology, it doesn\u2019t take a genius to use the finished product. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s not necessary to hire new teams to operate automated systems, which is another benefit of implementing automation technology to improve consistency and quality.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Future of High-Tech-Powered Pre-Rolls<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As the industry evolves, so will product quality and the advanced processes it takes to deliver pre-rolls people can depend upon. <\/p>\n

We\u2019ve seen concentrate quality improve over the years, solventless goods take over the game, and now it\u2019s time for pre-rolls to evolve to meet market demand. <\/p>\n

So don\u2019t give up on pre-rolls just yet and stay tuned as brands transform from hit-or-miss to tech-powered quality.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This article first appeared in Volume 4 Issue 4 of Cannabis & Tech Today. <\/em>Read the full issue here<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n