This $5,000 Cooking Robot SHOCKED the World

 

here is an incredible development from the Japanese company Toyota it's one of the first humanoid robots that excels at cooking The Culinary talents of the motoman SDA 10 robot are demonstrated using two mechanical arms each equipped with seven joints attached to a torso that stands at a height of 135 cm and weighs a total of 220 kg thus despite lacking legs the robot works adeptly with its arms mixing ingredients for pancakes in a bowl and

carefully placing the prepared dough onto a hot griddle afterwards it smoothens the dough with a spatula giving the pancakes a perfectly round shape equally skillful the robot flips these Pancakes on The Griddle frying them on both sides then the Moto man SDA 10 places the okonomiyaki on a plate and ask the customer about their preferred sauces and Seasonings unfortunately it's not really known how edible the pancakes prepared by the robot turn out to [Music] be the noodle shop of the future is a robotic kitchen developed by the

Japanese startup connected robotics Company featuring a fully automated food preparation system this kitchen can cook traditional Japanese dishes using robotic arms and advanced AI algorithms in addition to food preparation the robots can handle payment processing and cleaning the main goal of this Innovation is to address the labor shortage a pressing issue in Japan's restaurant industry for example a robot in a shop at a train station can prepare up to 40 portions of noodles per hour reducing the workload on staff and

increasing service efficiency using machine vision and deep learning technology these robots can perform complex tasks such as handling ingredients with care and monitoring the cooking process popular culinary blogger Nick diovani decided to hold a competition with three modern culinary robots exploring their capabilities and comparing them to human skills the Blogger was shocked by how advanced robotics has become and noted that robots May soon be able to replace humans in the kitchen the robot that impressed him the most was Neo from 1X

Technologies this humanoid robot is equipped with two manipulators that mimic human hand movements enabling it to perform complex culinary tasks Neo can precisely cut mix and cook ingredients making it suitable for a variety of kitchen operations the ant Android can operate autonomously for 2 to 4 hours and it can be remotely shut down in case of an emergency the robot stands 165 cm tall weighs 30 kg and has a payload capacity of 20 kg it can walk at a speed of 4 kmph and Jog at 12 kmph Neo's body is designed using

muscle-like Anatomy instead of rigid Hydraulics making it as strong and gentle as humans as the robot moves and performs tasks it becomes even more efficient through continuous learning [Music] the world's first fully robotized Cafe lounge called ratio cafe and lounge has opened in Singapore located in the Centerpoint Mall the venue offers visitors a unique experience by using robots to prepare beverages the cafe is equipped with robotic arms that can make over 50 different types of drinks including coffee cocktails Tea and Other signature

beverages guests can place orders through a mobile application or via interactive screens at the cafe once the order is placed the robotic arms automatically mix and serve the drinks with high Precision ensuring consistent quality and taste in addition to beverages ratio also offers various snacks and dishes such as salads toasts and desserts in the Japanese capital a strange Cafe has opened where a robot prepares coffee for visitors it takes the robot named Sawyer from 2 to 4 minutes to make one cup of coffee he can

prepare up to five cups simultaneously but in that case Sawyer slows down slightly customers Place orders through a special terminal then receive a voucher with a QR code and show it to the robot the publication notes that Sawyer can replace from four to five Cafe employees allowing The Establishment owners to save on salaries the cafe is owned by the Tokyo based travel agency his the agency also owns a chain of hotels where some of the working is done by machines we have studied customer feedback and plan to open such cafes

across the country said a representative of his to the publication Japan's population is aging and labor automation is not a whim of the most advanced part of the elite but a way to stimulate economic growth Bangkok is an amazing city that has something to offer for every curious tourist for example if you step off the traditional tourist routes and delve deep into the city you may stumble upon a very unusual restaurant called Hajime Robot Restaurant upon arriving you'll first need to decide whether you'd like to

order pre-prepared dishes from traditional Thai Japanese or european Cuisine or if you'd prefer to cook for yourself after placing your order a funny Samurai Robot will arrive with everything you need once you finished your meal the robot will take away the dirty dishes these skillful robots are great at lifting Spirits often flirt in and behaving charmingly if you're visiting with children they might even perform a dance for you the prices at the restaurant are quite modest with an average bill typically not exceeding

$20 this place is a must visit for all robotics enthusiasts as it's impossible to leave disappointed the Chinese are also keeping Pace in creating humanoid robots for any functionality including a robotic Chef recently Engineers from the Chinese startup astrobot released a video showcasing the culinary skills of their AI powered robot named S1 in the video the robot demonstrates impressive proficiency with kitchen tools showing that it can cook exceptionally well the humanoid robot can perform movements at

speeds of up to 10 m/ second and carry a load of up to 10 kg in each hand according to astrobot this speed is sufficient to quickly set a table for several people S1 can also open and pour wine prepare sandwiches on a skillet and even r letters in calligraphy moreover the AI model allows S1 to learn and replicate human movements the video highlights how precisely S1 imitates human motions the company spent about a year developing this robotic humanoid the British company moly robotics has created the world's first

personal chef robot that cooks and cleans up after itself the robot kitchen is a suspended system with two mobile manipulators whose movements mimic the delicate hand motions of a professional chef the robot was trained in proper kitchen techniques and sequences by British chef Tim Anderson Anderson's cooking methods were captured in 3D and then transformed into the robot's movements using algorithms the device confidently replicates hand movements retrieves ingredients from a smart refrigerator adjusts temperatures uses cookware in

the sink mixes measures ingredients and performs other tasks the price of the robot is comparable to out of an average townhouse in the UK or a small yacht around $333,000 despite this the developer has already received 1,200 inquiries from potential buyers according to the developers the robots menu will be expanded monthly and it is expected that the number of available recipes will eventually exceed 5,000 the lipic based startup Da Vinci kitchen has developed a robotic kiosk that autonomously prepares it Italian

cuisine dishes for example pasta can be prepared in just 6 minutes while more complex dishes take up to 10 minutes the device can simultaneously cook two portions and then wash the dishes in 30 seconds the advantage of Da Vinci kitchen lies in its modular design making it easy to reconfigure for preparing salads and dishes from other Cuisines worldwide the kiosks have already undergone testing and are now available for sale engineers at ABB company have developed the humanoid robot Yumi one of the first truly collaborative robots

capable of safely working alongside humans Yumi is a dual arm robot designed to perform a variety of tasks including small component assembly Cafe tasks and customer service one of the most well-known demonstrations of its capabilities was at the Computing conference in 2017 organized by Alibaba Cloud where Yumi created a cafe latte the robot was programmed to perform the entire process from picking up the cup to Preparing and serving the drink impressing attendees with its precision and ability to interact with people

without the need for protective barriers in addition to Coffee making Yumi is successfully used on industrial production lines such as in The Confectionary and bakery Industries where it handles packaging and sorting of finished products robotics researchers from Stanford University have introduced mobile Aloha an affordable Hardware system with open source code for the autonomous operation of mobile B manual robots training the system to achieve an 80% success rate in task completion requires only 50 demonstrations after this human

intervention is no longer required mobile Aloha is designed to enable its manipulators to easily coordinate with primary actions this approach has enabled it to autonomously perform complex tasks such as frying and serving shrimp opening a two-door wall cabinet for kitchen utensil storage calling ing an elevator and entering it as well as rinsing a dirty Skillet under the kitchen faucet robot training involved a combination of Direct Control and observation for example to teach it how to cook shrimp it was remotely

controlled 20 times with slight variations this approach allowed the robot to understand different methods of solving the same task by the way the entire setup including a webcam and a consumer level laptop with a graphics processor costs around $332,000 which is much cheap cheaper than ready-made bmanual robots that can cost $200,000 each of us will be allowed to teach a robot to make a sandwich without any programming or robotic skills very soon the Toyota Research Institute has announced the development of

breakthrough generative AI enabling quick and confident training of robots in new skills according to researchers this achievement significantly enhances the utility of robots and is a step towards creating large Behavior models for robots similar to the large language models that have recently revolutionized conversational AI robots created at the Toyota Research Institute can now interact with the world in various ways potentially enabling them to assist humans in everyday situations and unpredictable constantly changing

conditions using the new approach TR has already trained robots in over 60 complex dextrous skills including pouring liquids using tools and manipulating deformable objects these these achievements were made without writing a single line of new code the only change was providing the robot with new information building on this success TR has set an ambitious goal to teach hundreds of new skills by the end of 2024 and 1,000 by the end of 2025 it seems we are on the verge of a real revolution in the field of Robotics

from Toyota which will help integrate robots into people's daily lives the American company miso robotics has made a sign significant step toward kitchen automation with the introduction of its robot named flippy which is already in use across several major fast food chains such as White Castle flippy is designed to handle labor intensive kitchen tasks like Frying french fries chicken wings and other deep fried foods equipped with computer vision and artificial intelligence flippy can accurately identify ingredients load

them into the fryer basket and transfer them to the holding area once cooked the second version of the robot named flippy 2 is more Compact and efficient taking up less space and requiring less maintenance upgrades include the auto bin system which automatically distributes ingredients into fryer baskets and manages temperature settings to ensure that food is neither overcooked nor undercooked Japanese startup richtech robotics has introduced the Atom robot which can prepare a variety of tapioca drinks from milk tea to passion fruit

tea the Atom robot can function as a bartender or Barista customers can order their desired bubble tea or other drinks using a touchscreen essentially the robot serves as a customer attraction tool and prepares drinks in a fully automated and highly efficient way the robotic device features two manipulator arms that can be adjusted to prepare specific drinks Adam can also entertain people by dancing between orders one of Adam's outstanding features is its tireless work ethic it never tires and can work tirelessly to serve customers the robot

excels at repetitive tasks such as preparing drinks and simple dishes Nala robotics has launched a fast food robot which according to company Representatives can independently fry chicken wings french fries and other products season them and serve them on plates it's called wingman and is available for rent for $2,099 per 30 days at a rate of $22 per hour wingman will save employers 75% of the salary if they work for an average of of 18 hours a day for 30 days a month according to the developers the AI powered robot with computer vision can

simultaneously prepare several different dishes fetching ingredients from the storage area breading the chicken seasoning the potatoes and Performing all other necessary tasks apparently people in the fast food cooking industry May soon be [Music] unnecessary recently richtech robotics company introduced a new bartender robot named scorpion designed to serve drinks in bars and restaurants this robot features a single manipulator arm and Nvidia powered artificial intelligence enabling it to serve customers with high

precision and interactivity Scorpion can make cocktails in under a minute using up to 20 ingredients it also recognizes gestures and facial expressions tailoring drinks to customers preferences and mood creating a unique and personalized experience scorpion uses the advanced Nvidia Jetson Orin platform and deepstream software to accurately detect movements avoid obstacles and provide safe service even in busy environments according to richtech robotics president Matt cassella scorpion aims to boost efficiency and reduce Staffing costs

while offering a distinctive service experience the company Cafe X has launched a fully autonomous coffee bar capable of preparing drinks without human involvement their robotic coffee bar 2.0 features a robotic Barista that makes coffee to order using a mechan mecal arm this is not just a technological novelty but a practical solution for fast and highquality beverage service in various locations such as Office Buildings airports or shopping malls the unit takes up only 40 ft and can be installed almost anywhere customers can order drinks

through a kiosk or an application after which the robot precisely prepares a variety of beverages Japanese company Denso wave has introduced it it high-speed collaborative robot kabata the new collaborative robot kabata is a high-speed robot that ensures productivity and safety kabata is an ultra lightweight collaborative robot weighing only 4 kg excluding cables and has a payload of half kilogram programming is simplified due to a graphical user interface that is easy to install and intuitively operated tasks

can be automated in a short time and include simple assembly classification work and inspection it is equipped with a direct teaching function function allowing a person to teach the robot movements by directly moving its arms so anyone can teach the robot new movements without programming knowledge kabata can also be remotely controlled using a tablet PC touch panel the robot is suitable not only for replacing simple assembly sorting and inspection tasks but also for labor intensive tasks and by deploying kobata a flexible

production line can be built another promising Chef robot with the potential to replace humans in the kitchen is Tesla's robot named Optimus recently Optimus demonstrated its skills as an exceptional bartender at the robo taxi presentation the robot moved among people serving drinks to guests and pouring them as well according to Elon Musk the robot will soon excel at cooking as it is currently undergoing training through neural networks musk stated that these robots could perform various simple human tasks such as

walking a dog caring for children mowing the lawn serving drinks and similar duties after the presentation a live broadcast showed people interacting with Optimus robots at tables and in crowds in the summer of 2024 Elon Musk expressed full confidence in the success of the Optimus program which aims to mass-produce robotic humanoids according to musk's predictions more than 1,000 Optimus units are expected to be operational in the company's factories next year Ki robot catering group has introduced a fully automated restaurant

located in China where all processes from cooking to serving are handled by robotic machines the restaurant utilizes over 40 robots that can prepare and serve around 200 different dishes including traditional Chinese cuisine hot meals and fast food orders are placed through robot waiters using touchscreens once the food is ready it is delivered to the table via a special Sky rail system or tray that robots move around the dining area the robot chefs are trained by imitating the actions of experienced chefs and can

prepare up to 120 dishes per hour the restaurant can serve up to 600 guests at a time and its robotic system ensures a fast and hygienic experience minimizing human contact and reducing the risk of contamination let us know in the comments if you would like to visit such a [Music] restaurant in the United States a restaurant has also opened where robots prepare and and serve the dishes artificial intelligence will control all processes from cooking to serving and customers can watch the robot Chef flippy two in action

customers can place orders through an interactive screen using widgets then watch as robots Grill hamburger patties package fries and poor drinks Engineers from miso robotics who created flippy 2 believe it will be a kind of show for visitors the robots are attached to special rails simplifying and controlling their movements around the kitchen essentially these are robotic arms capable of grabbing moving lifting and lowering items tasks like grinding beef forming patties and adding sauces are handled by the AI system during the first few days

of operation employees from a nearby fast food joint will oversee flippy to if it performs well it will be left to operate on its own the French startup pzy robotics has developed the world's first fully autonomous robot for making pizza the main feature of poi is its robotic Pizzeria where the entire pizza making process is automated from kneading the dough to baking and serving the robots are capable of producing up to 100 pizzas per hour significantly increasing productivity without sacrificing quality the entire process is controlled

by software called mik which handles scheduling inventory management quality control and product tracking through through sensors and computer vision systems in addition to high-tech automation pzi places great emphasis on food quality a three-time World Pizza Champion tiar graffanino has been involved in developing the recipes as a result the pizzas made by the robots are not only quick to prepare but also taste excellent the German startup Good Bites has introduced a robotic kitchen assistant that takes over all everyday

cooking tasks powered by artificial intelligence the robot can prepare up to 150 meals per hour or 3,000 meals per day increasing efficiency reducing labor costs and expanding menu options through advanced automation the platform allows users to create personalized cookbooks with signature dishes enhance their menu portfolio with AI based recommendations and scale their business through a virtual brand licensing platform Japanese Pub chain yor nataki has begun testing a robot bartender capable of pouring beer or mixing cocktails in 40

seconds the robot is created by qbit robotics company it consists of a robot arm system that pours and serves drinks a tablet displaying the robot's emotions and four cameras that locate customers and determine their mood it takes the machine 40 seconds to pour a beer and 1 minute to mix a cocktail the robot can recognize customers faces and use voice calls based on their age and gender to attract clients to analyze customers facial expressions the robot uses a computer vision system and four cameras while the mechanical bartender lacks

speed introverted Japanese people like the novelty of the new employee there is no need to engage in lengthy conversations or attract its attention to order a beer the cost of the robot is $882,000 this development could trigger a wave of Automation in restaurants and cafes where young Japanese people are reluctant to work the Israeli company kitchen robotics aims to revolutionize the commercial kitchen with its innovative system named beastro this robotic kitchen complex automates key stages of food preparation

freeing chefs from routine tasks beastro can prepare up to 45 dishes per hour using over 35 different ingredients and offers a wide variety of meals from pasta and soups to salads and steaks equipped with 12 containers for liquids and 23 for solid ingredients the robot mixes cooks and servesh according to pre-programmed recipes beastro is already in use at several locations in the US and the company plans to significantly expand its presence this solution helps restaurants reduce labor costs by up to 75% and decrease food

waste by 33% making the cooking process more efficient and eco-friendly the startup hyper food robotics has kept up with technological progress by developing a fully automated fast food restaurant this Innovative restaurant is equipped with robots that handle all kitchen functions including preparing pizzas Burgers salads and other dishes without human involvement The Establishment is a container kitchen equipped with two robotic arms 120 sensors and 20 AI powered cameras the robots can make up to 50 pizzas per hour using three convection

ovens a conveyor system an automatic slicer and packager as well as 30 Pizza warming cabinets and ingredients storage systems the robots perform all tasks independently from kneading dough to packaging finished dishes and even clean themselves every 40 minutes using oated water which kills bacteria and viruses a usca is the world's first robotic Chef that can cook eggs created for the Millennium hotels and resorts chain in Singapore the robot was developed by the startup Cura automation with support from the Singapore

productivity Center to help address labor shortages in hotels and restaurants this autonomous robot can prepare omelets or fried eggs using a robotic arm to add oil crack the eggs and cook them to Perfection guests simply place a plate on the robot's platform and select their preferred style of egg preparation future plans include expanding the robot's capabilities to cook other types of egg dishes notably a usca allows hotels to handle staff shortages more efficiently while adding an interactive element to

the service experience here is the humanoid robot Eve which thanks to artificial intelligence not only listens to and understands people but also performs various complex tasks including cooking the robotics company 1X has demonstrated significant progress in the field by introducing its humanoid robot named Eve this robot can now execute long sequences of tasks using natural language voice commands which marks an important milestone in the industry we won't go into the countless tasks this robot can perform because

there are plenty of videos showcasing it on the channel notably this robot excels at cooking and thanks to its artificial intelligence can even create recipes on its own the developers Envision numerous applications for Eve across various Industries including the culinary sector let us know in the comments if you would visit a restaurant where robots like Eve prepare your meals instead of humans here is Al a chef robot created by dexi Robotics and installed at the bonaa restaurant in Boston to address labor shortages and

increase kitchen efficiency Alfred specializes in preparing salads and dishes using Advanced artificial intelligence that continually learns and adapts its actions over time the robot becomes faster and more accurate ensuring consistent food quality while reducing waste and contamination risks what makes Alfred unique is its ability to prepare up to 25 dishes per hour it's equipped with sensors to monitor ingredient availability allowing it to maintain precise proportions when preparing meals founded in 2018 dexi robotics company

developed Alfred to tackle labor shortages in the restaurant industry and improve operational efficiency the company operates on a robot as a service model where clients pay based on the number of dishes prepared making the solution economically viable for restaurants the robot is also actively used on US military bases the startup Nala robotics has integrated artificial intelligence into its autonomous restaurant robots enabling them to cook virtually any dish generative Ai and robots can help restaurants and cafeteras save money and

address Workforce turnover and shortages the Chicago based startup has incorporated AI into its automated kitchen named Nala chef with the integration of generative AI the robots can not only create almost any dish following a recipe but also invent new ones for instance restaurants can tell chat GPT the ingredients we have today Tomatoes squash Capers Etc and the AI can suggest a potential recipe this is an area where people haven't ventured before the company reports optimizing ingredient use will help reduce food

 waste Additionally the robots can replace multiple kitchen staff reducing labor costs for restaurants Nairobi has introduced the first restaurant in East Africa with robot waiters called called robot Cafe The Establishment features robots like CLA r24 and Nadia which deliver dishes directly to Patron tables creating a unique and futuristic experience the robots handle food delivery while human staff take orders and serve drinks ensuring a balanced blend of technology and Human Service this combination allows each guest to choose their

preferred service style some enjoy interacting with robots While others value the warmth and attention from staff with Advanced Ai and autonomous driving technology the robots navigate the dining area accurately avoiding obstacles and ensuring precise and efficient delivery of each order this approach highlights a unique take on Automation in the restaurant industry reflecting nairobi's growing Embrace of technological innovation the German company Dino robotics gmbh has introduced its latest robot promising a revolution in The

Culinary industry this new Chef robot is powered by artificial intelligence enabling it to perform tasks like like food preparation with high Precision it utilizes 2D and 3D visualization technology to recognize objects and position them accurately allowing it to interact with kitchen tools and ingredients and Carry Out tasks without errors the robot's capabilities include preparing a variety of dishes from salads to main courses using fresh ingredients it can chop mix and cook ingredients with high accuracy ensuring

consistent quality of the finished dishes additionally it can automate routine kitchen processes which boost overall efficiency and reduces the likelihood of mistakes the Russian company GBL robotics has developed a barista robot named Monte Cafe to automate the coffee preparation and serving process in high traffic areas Monte Cafe is a compact automated setup with two robotic arms capable of not only making and serving coffee but also performing additional functions like serving desserts and other snacks the Monte Cafe system is

designed to provide convenience and speed along with high functionality unlike some other robotic Baristas Monte Cafe focuses Less on the spectacle of the process and more on versatility the robot can be configured to perform a variety of tasks and can expand its menu to include items like ice cream or muffins the production cost for a single Monte Cafe unit is approximately $20,000 at the exhibition every visitor had the opportunity to enjoy coffee prepared by robotic Barista especially since there were numerous coffee making

 robots showcased this time a coffee making robot can brew a variety of coffee types from espresso to Cappuccino based on individual preferences it precisely measures the amount of coffee and water ensuring a consistantly perfect flavor every time Additionally the robot can utilize different types of coffee beans including exotic varieties one of the main advantages of a robotic Barista is its speed the robot can prepare coffee in just a few seconds saving time and improving service efficiency moreover it doesn't get tired

(31:33) or make mistakes guaranteeing consistent beverage quality however robots cannot replace the art of manual coffee preparation for those who wish to control every step of the process and Savor the joy of crafting coffee themselves