A robot stir-fries a dish at a restaurant in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province. (Photo provided to China Daily)
"A robot cook can help save operational costs of about 200,000 yuan annually, according to our research of college cafeterias," Ge said. "And a robot can be more efficient and environmentally friendly," he added.
They also never take a lunch break.
Tian Xuefei contributed to this story.
How robot cook works
・ The robotic cook has highly precise movements.
・ It can put together an entire dish, step-by-step.
・ The automated arms can place food in fryers, add water and measure ingredients and condiments.
・ It can interact with other electrical kitchen equipments, such as pancake turners and blenders.
・ It can speak different dialects and cook local cuisines.
