Fuente: WIPO "tomato" A system and methods for automated food preparation is disclosed. In some embodiments, the automated food preparation system comprises a multi-phase process and systematic system for sequentially performing preparation and assembly tasks that are synchronized in timing with tasks performed. The automated food preparation comprises robotic elements, sensor array, a synchronization program and mechanical structures configured to operate as activated according to the synchronization program. The automated food preparation system as illustrated is capable of performing a wide range of food preparation steps in a food preparation environment.