Six years of intense research by a strong international team of 100+ engineers, product designers, and award-winning chefs made the first robotic kitchen possible. This invention by a British company, Moley Robotics is the most advanced robot chef who cooks fresh meals with a button.
The Moley robotic kitchen was first showcased in CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2021, a top-ranking consumer technology show. The robotics system uses German technology with Italian design. The machine consists of robotic arms that work exactly like human arms. It has been programmed into 11 development cycles that carry out functions like taking out the ingredients from the fridge, adjusting hob temperature, use the sink to filling up pans, mixing, and putting on the plate. Everything like a human would do while cooking. The robot chef also cleans afterward.
Moley Robotics does not behave like a machine and uses its AI to replicate human skills while it is in motion. The famous Tim Anderson, the winner of the BBC Master Chef competition in 2011, is one of the key players in kitchen development. He recorded his cooking techniques in 3D technology, then translated them into digital robotic movements using customized algorithms. Tim, along with his fellow chiefs in this project, Andrew Clarke and Nicole Pisani, added 30 dishes to the system with the option to add new recipes. The customers using the Moley Robotic kitchen will be able to select from the digital menu of over 5000 recipes in the future. They will also have the option to record their family dishes using a software tool.
Features of the Moley Robotic Kitchen
This kitchen has the flexibility where both humans and robots can use it. Bespoke utensils and stainless-steel cookware are designed in such a way so that they can fit with precision in the robot’s hands.
The Moley kitchen can be used by robots and humans. Bespoke stainless-steel cookware & utensils specially designed to be comfortable to hold and offers a precise grip in robotic hands.
The kitchen also has sensors and optical cameras to map the ingredients, utensils, and cookware. The digital markers on the pan lid and handle help the robot maneuver the pots and utensils logically. The cameras help to detect the dropped foods, which enables the robot the cleanup. A UV lamp ensures that the cooking area is germ-free.
The Available Options
The bespoke robotic kitchen is available in various designs and styles, customized to customer’s budgets and requirements. The robotic kitchen is available in two types of formats.
- The “R” type is made of an IoT-enabled kitchen with an integrated robot and one without it. This kitchen has a smart IoT fridge that alerts when the ingredients are running out of stock and a high-tech induction hob, sink, and oven.
- The “X” type is the automated kitchen which is the upgraded “R” version. It starts with futuristic arms and skillful hands, enabling the cooking robot to be precise and reliable while preparing and serving freshly cooked food in multiple proportions.
The Inventor
Moley Robotics is a London-based company founded in 2014 by computer scientist, healthcare, and robotics innovator called Mark Oleynik. More than 1200 inquiries preceded the launch of the smart kitchen. The key feature of the robotic kitchen is its bespoke nature which means every installation will be customer-specific. The price of a smart kitchen will be comparable to a conventional kitchen.
Conclusion
This is just the beginning. According to the makers, the robot chef will deliver different cuisines at various price points in the future. As technology becomes more advanced, production volume increases, enabling an economy of scale. The kitchen will be accessible to the masses just like the Tesla car – customized.
