AI recipes and robotic chefs: The future of cooking — Shift

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How is technology changing food and farming? From 3D-printed steaks to farming robots to AI-generated recipes: Algorithms and robots are increasingly influencing what lands on our plate.

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A robot chef for hospital staff

In Germany, a hospital uses a kitchen robot to provide its staff with healthy meals around the clock. The robot can prepare up to 3,000 meals daily. Is this the future of canteen dining?

Farming robots: The future of agriculture?

To offset widespread labor shortages in the agricultural sector, robots are stepping in. Some are trained for planting and harvesting; others take on more delicate work, like picking strawberries and pollinating flowers.

AI-created recipes: A revolution in the making?

Can artificial intelligence come up with tasty and sustainable recipes? Indian researcher Ganesh Bagler has developed an algorithm that combines ingredients into new dishes. Chef Manjit Gill tests how these AI-generated recipes measure up.

3D-printed steaks and fish fillets: A meat revolution?

Researchers are using 3D printers to develop the perfect plant-based steak — designed to look, taste and have the texture of traditional meat. Scientists are also working on making fish fillets in the lab.

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Can I use blockchain technology? Will artificial intelligence take over my career? What exactly is "Machine Learning"? These are some of the questions „SHIFT – Living in the Digital Age“ tries to answer.

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