UWink

UWink

UWink is a technology company that was founded by Nolan Bushnell, the founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese's. The company developed a proprietary touch-screen technology that was used in a restaurant setting. The technology allowed customers to order food, play games, and pay their bill directly from their table.

History

Nolan Bushnell founded UWink in 2000 with the goal of integrating technology into the restaurant industry. The first UWink restaurant opened in Los Angeles in 2006. The restaurant featured touch-screen menus and games at each table. Customers could order food, play games, and pay their bill without ever having to interact with a server.

Technology

UWink's proprietary technology was designed to enhance the dining experience. The touch-screen menus allowed customers to browse through the menu at their own pace and order when they were ready. The system also featured games that customers could play while they waited for their food. The technology was designed to be intuitive and easy to use, even for people who were not familiar with touch-screen technology.

Closure

Despite the innovative technology, UWink was not a financial success. The company closed its last restaurant in 2010 and ceased operations. The failure of UWink has been attributed to a variety of factors, including the high cost of the technology and the lack of a clear business model.

Legacy

While UWink was not a success, it was a pioneer in the integration of technology into the restaurant industry. Today, many restaurants use similar technology to enhance the dining experience.

See also

• Nolan Bushnell
• Atari
• Chuck E. Cheese's