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Chef vs. Robot

2026-03-13 00:00:00 +0000 UTC ·25m 40s ·by NPR
Chef vs. Robot
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Robby the chef has lots of endearing qualities. He can make over 5000 dishes, he’s a consistent cook, and he’s never late for work. But he’s not a human. It is a 750 lb. stainless steel robot. With a rotating wok at its center. It’s a wok-bot. Automation has changed many industries. But automation o