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Our story 

​From idea to Pasta’a Unit NR1

 

The beginning — a simple idea (2019)

 

Autobite did not start as a “startup,” but as a simple observation: good, fresh pasta is rarely available when you actually need it.

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Food on the go was fast, but often mediocre. Quality existed, but it was tied to kitchens, staff, and opening hours.

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The question was simple, but technically complex:

can you offer fresh pasta 24/7, without a kitchen and without staff?

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From idea to first prototype (2019–2023)

 

We had a workshop and the ability to work metal and weld. But to truly build this, we needed more: a high-quality 3D printer and a robust lathe. From that point on, we could work the right way: think, design, print, test, redesign — for every single part.

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It was years of designing, testing, and starting over.
No off-the-shelf solutions. No existing machine to build upon.​

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After countless setups, subsystems, and iterations, the first working prototype proved one crucial thing: it works.

A robot capable of preparing a hot pasta meal in just a few minutes — autonomously, hygienically, and reproducibly.

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That prototype did not generate revenue, but it delivered something more valuable: insight.
What works. What doesn’t. Where time is lost. Where reliability is critical. And most importantly, how the cooking and production process could be made faster and more hygienic.

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We did not handle the programming ourselves; it had to be outsourced. That did not make the journey easier, but it forced us to define everything more precisely and to think in a more industrial way.

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Link to the prototype video

Full commitment (2022–)

 

In January 2022, a clear decision was made: my employment contract was ended and the focus shifted fully to Autobite.

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Every component was designed, 3D-printed, modified, and tested in-house.
Not because it was the easiest path, but because it was the only way to build a machine that truly works.

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This was not a sprint.
This was craftsmanship.

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From prototype to company (2023–)

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In September 2023, Autobite BV was founded. This marked the transition from experimentation to a real company.

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The ambition did not change — the bar was simply raised:

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  • no longer a prototype,

  • but a commercial unit,

  • built to industrial standards,

  • ready for real locations and real customers.

 

To further industrialize the final unit within our B2C concept, an engineering firm was also involved for the final design phase.

Construction of the first commercial unit – Pasta’a NR1 (2023–2026)

 

Today, the first commercial Autobite unit is in its final assembly phase. In our workshop in Staden, we build as much as possible in-house:

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  • design

  • assembly

  • welding

  • testing

  • fine-tuning​

 

The machine is a fully autonomous, 24/7 standalone unit, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

 

Capacity and features:

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  • up to 350 meals per refill

  • choice of 8 sauces with freshly grated cheese

  • preparation in under 60 seconds

  • integrated post-mix beverage module

 

The sauces are developed in collaboration with a professional chef and produced externally according to our own recipes, without preservatives. The pasta is fresh, pre-cooked pasta (not frozen), finished perfectly inside the machine.

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To the best of our knowledge, we are the only company worldwide to have developed a fully autonomous pasta machine at this level.​​

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​Why this story is different

 

Autobite is 100% Belgian.
Created, designed, and built in West Flanders.

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This is not a whiteboard startup, but a manufacturing story:

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  • steel

  • electronics

  • software

  • food safety

  • and years of iteration

 

This is not hype.
This is the result of persistence.

 

Today: the tipping point

 

With Pasta’a Unit NR1, we have reached a crucial moment: moving from building to rollout.

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The first test location is being launched in West Flanders. From there, the official launch will follow at high-traffic locations.


The market is ready. The technology is in place. Now the next phase begins.

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And this is where you come in

 

This story is not finished yet — but the foundation is solid.

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We are looking for partners and investors who:

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  • understand that building takes time

  • believe in manufacturing

  • and want to help write the next chapter

 

Autobite is building the future of food-on-the-go. From Belgium. Step by step.​

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