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Robotic kitchen top cooking apparatus and method for preparation of dishes using computer recipies

US9131807B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 2, 2011
Grant dateSep 15, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S901/46
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A robotic cooking apparatus that can cook dishes using a computer recipe provided by a user and ingredients stored in it. Able to adjust the recipe based on user preference data. Cooking apparatus comprises of ingredient input section, cooking stations, pre-processing and post-processing station. Input section has trays and can be at room temperature or refrigerated for storing perishable ingredients. Robot head assembly is able to transfer ingredients, identify and measure as well as take inventory periodically. Cooking apparatus is connected to a network and can be operated remotely by a fixed or handheld device and monitor its operation remotely.

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