Utensil sorting apparatus

A utensil sorting apparatus for managing one or more utensils, the apparatus comprising:

• a plurality of arms configured to maneuvering linearly in at least one direction and configured to moving rotationally in at least one direction such that the plurality of arms are further configured to:
• transporting a first utensil from an unsorted area to a sorted area;
• for physically orienting the first utensil;
• for stacking and arranging the first utensil;
• a locating mechanism to locate the first utensil in an unsorted area
• a grasping mechanism capable of coupling and lifting the first utensil(s)
• an identifying mechanism determining utensil type and orientation of the first utensil coupled to the grasping mechanism
• an inclined device to guide the ware to a vertical position, the inclined device including:
• one or more inclined surfaces;
• a channel to align stem of ware;
• one or more walls to prevent ware from rotating;
• a connector to attach the inclined device to the apparatus.