Experts say robot chefs are improving cooking skills, but don't expect them to replace humans in meal preparation anytime soon.
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SavorEat has unveiled an app-controlled, vegan burger-making robot. The machine, which is intended for use by restaurants, customizes each burger based on your preferences. However, robots like SavorEat’s are still limited in their capabilities.
“The introduction and use of robots or automation were not intended to replace the human worker,” Udi Shamai, CEO of HYPER, an automated food company, told Lifewire in an email interview. “As technology and processes evolve, humans can shift their focus and transform their roles, elevating themselves from restaurant workers to AI designers and controllers. Ultimately, the goal is to shift workers into roles that best showcase their capabilities, while creating a more efficient and cost-effective solution that can help business owners and benefit consumers.”
SavorEat is targeting the growing plant-based meat market. The company claims its robots prepare food without human assistance and in the portions needed to minimize food waste.
