Round Table China Your next chef is a robot
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Nov 6, 2025 Robotic chefs are revolutionizing kitchens across China, offering speed and consistency without the need for breaks. From stir-fries to braises, these machines can whip up a variety of dishes with precision. However, the debate about the loss of the human touch in cooking continues. Are consumers ready to embrace meals prepared by robots? Plus, a discussion shifts to the world of down jackets, covering pricing, quality, and essential features to look for before buying. Insightful and entertaining, this conversation touches on innovation in both cooking and clothing.
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Robots Reshape Commercial Kitchens
- Robotic chefs are fast, consistent and can run 24/7, reshaping commercial kitchens across China.
- This shift raises questions about the human touch and the cultural value of traditional cooking.
Coffee Robot Sparked Interest
- Niu Honglin described a coffee-making robot arm she saw, which sparked her interest in robotic chefs.
- She contrasted humanoid expectations with the stainless-steel, wok-like machines actually used in kitchens.
Robots Can Recreate Wok Flavor
- After years of R&D, robotic systems can now reproduce wok-based Chinese cooking and its 'guoqi' flavor.
- Robots emulate senior chefs' movements using sensors to control temperature and seasoning precisely.