Meal prep is now considerably easier thanks to a robotic kitchen assistant that cooks 5,000 different recipes from scratch – and even does the dishes.
Developed by Moley Robotics of the UK, the cooking machine features two handy hands and is modeled to emulate 2011 MasterChef winner Tim Anderson.
The ‘Automated Kitchen’ can take ingredients from a smart fridge, fill pans, mix, pour, adjust the temperature of the hob and serve – just like a regular chef would.
However, unlike a human, he will never complain about having to do the dishes.
Meal prep just got significantly easier thanks to a robotic kitchen assistant (pictured) that can cook 5,000 different recipes from scratch – and even do the dishes afterwards
The Automated Kitchen is the product of a collaboration of about 100 engineers and designers – along with three award-winning chefs – and it took six years to be fully realized and market-ready.
The robot uses a combination of sensors and cameras to navigate its way and locate ingredients, cooking utensils and utensils in the kitchen.
Markings on the handles and lids of the stainless steel cookware allow the system to properly orient the pots, pans and utensils while it is working.
Meanwhile, the cameras allow it to detect and clean up spilled food – while an integrated ultraviolet lamp helps rid the kitchen surface of germs.
The purchase of the robot chef and its integrated kitchen, Moley Robotics said, will cost you about the same amount as a ‘conventional luxury kitchen’ – roughly in the region of £ 30,000 – 55,000, depending on the exact configuration.
The ‘internet of things’ equipped kitchen is also available on its own, they said, and includes a smart fridge and a storage area that alerts when ingredients are nearing their expiration date, along with an oven, induction hob and sink.
Prior to the system’s launch at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition in Dubai last week, Mr. Anderson and fellow chefs Andrew Clarke and Nicole Pisani devised 30 special recipes to put the robot to the test.
Moley Robotics has said the system will be updated with new meal plans every month – with the goal of creating a database of 5,000 standard recipes to which owners can then add their own favorites.
The ‘Automated Kitchen’ can take ingredients from a smart fridge, fill pans, mix, pour, adjust the temperature of the hob and serve – just like a regular chef would
Developed by Moley Robotics of the UK, the cooking machine features two handy hands and is modeled to emulate 2011 MasterChef winner Tim Anderson.
The automated kitchen is the product of a collaboration of about a hundred engineers and designers – along with three award-winning chefs – and took six years to fully realize
The robot uses a combination of sensors and cameras to navigate its way and locate ingredients, cookware and utensils in the kitchen. Markings on the handles and lids of the stainless steel cookware allow the system to properly orient the pots, pans and utensils while it is working (as shown). Meanwhile, the cameras enable it to detect and clean up food spills – while an integrated ultraviolet light helps rid the kitchen surface of germs
“What you’re looking at is the world’s first consumer robot kitchen,” said Mark Oleynik, CEO of Moley Robotics.
“Our deluxe fully automated smart kitchen is now on sale, and like all groundbreaking technologies – cars, televisions and computers – it will appeal to enthusiasts, professionals and early adopters and is priced accordingly.”
“We expect our prices to drop significantly over time with production volume, efficiency and economies of scale, while at the same time improving additional features of the product.”
‘Whether you like food and want to explore different cuisines, follow a low-calorie diet or have special dietary requirements – the Automated Kitchen can do it.’
“The recipe sharing platform allows home cooks and chefs to upload personalized variations of recipes and save family favorites so that everyone can enjoy them for years to come.”
‘It is not only a labor-saving device, it is a platform for our creativity. It can even teach us how to become better chefs. ‘
“What you’re looking at is the world’s first consumer robot kitchen,” said Mark Oleynik, CEO of Moley Robotics. ‘Our luxury fully automated smart kitchen is now on sale and, like all groundbreaking technologies – cars, televisions and computers – will appeal to enthusiasts, professionals and early adopters and is priced accordingly’
‘Whether you like food and want to explore different cuisines, follow a low-calorie diet or have special dietary requirements – the Automated Kitchen can do this,’ added Mr Oleynik. ‘The recipe sharing platform allows home cooks and chefs to upload personalized variations of recipes and save family favorites for everyone to enjoy for years to come’