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MARCH 2021 RETAILOBSERVER.COM 17 development cycles, they reliably reproduce the movements of human hands. This means the robot kitchen can retrieve ingredients from the smart fridge, adjust hob temperature, use the sink to fill pans, and pour, mix and plate-up just as a human cook would. The robot even cleans up after itself – without complaint! The Moley Robotics system does not cook like a machine – it captures human skills in motion. Tim Anderson, culinary innovator and winner of the prestigious BBC Master Chef competition (2011) played an integral role in the kitchen's development, with his cooking techniques 3-D recorded then translated into elegant digital movements using bespoke algorithms. Tim and fellow chefs Nicole Pisani and Andrew Clarke have created 30 dishes to showcase the systems' capabilities at launch, with new recipes added every month. Ultimately, Moley customers will be able to select from a digital menu with over 5000 choices, as well as having the option to record their own family-favorite dishes using Moley's innovative recipe-creator software tool. THE MOLEY ROBOTIC KITCHEN IN OPERATION The Moley Kitchen can be used by both humans and the robot. Bespoke stainless steel cookware and utensils have been designed to be comfortable to hold as well as providing a precision fit in robotic hands. The Moley Kitchen uses a combination of sensors and optical cameras to map ingredients, cookware and utensils within the kitchen. Subtle markers on handles and pan lids help the robot orientate the stainless-steel pots, pans, and utensils. The robot's optical system can even spot dropped food and clean up before and after cooking. An integrated UV lamp ensures the cooking area is kept germ-free. KITCHEN OPTIONS The bespoke kitchen is available in an array of styles. Customers can specify from a wide range of premium marbles, onyx and Corian worktops and select kitchen cabinets in finishes to match the rest of their home decor and styling tastes. Each kitchen is also available in two formats: as a smart Internet of Things (IoT) enabled kitchen (known as "R"), with or without the integrated robot. The smart kitchen includes an IoT refrigerator and storage which flag when ingredients are about to expire or are running low, professional-grade induction hob, oven and sink. The smart kitchen can easily be upgraded at a later date to include the fully automated package (known as "X") with the state-of-the-art robot arms and dexterous hands mounted on the integrated three-axis rail system. THE BUSINESS Moley Robotics was founded in 2014 by London-based computer scientist and robotics and healthcare innovator Mark Oleynik. The company is headquartered in the UK and has a showroom in Hammersmith, London. 1205 qualified sales enquiries have been received ahead of launch, off the back of customer clinics. As every installation is bespoke, the price of the Moley Robotic kitchen is dependent on specification, but is comparable to that of conventional luxury kitchens. As the technology matures Moley aims to produce versions at a variety of price points enabling mass-market adoption in much the same way Tesla has with EV cars. When the first prototype robotic kitchen was revealed in 2015, it generated a huge amount of interest in the hotel, restaurant and catering industries. A commercial version of the Moley kitchen will be released in 2021 to meet this demand, Moley's engineers are currently developing integrated robots specifically for busy kitchens. Focus is on reliability and precision accuracy while serving up multiple portions of freshly cooked cuisine. Moley Robotics founder and CEO Mark Oleynik said, "What you are looking at here is the world's first consumer robotic kitchen. Our luxury fully automated smart kitchen is now on sale, and like all breakthrough technologies – cars, televisions and computers – it will appeal to enthusiasts, professionals and early adopters, and is priced accordingly. We anticipate that our pricing will be reduced significantly over time with production volume, efficiencies and economies of scale, while simultaneously enhancing additional functionalities of the product." He continued, "Whether you love food and want to explore different cuisines, follow a low-calorie diet, or have special dietary requirements the Automated Kitchen can do this. Thanks to the recipe sharing platform, home cooks and chefs will be able to upload personalized variations of recipes and save family favorites for everyone to enjoy for years to come. It is not just a labor-saving device – it is a platform for our creativity. It can even teach us how to become better cooks!" Visit www.moley.com for more information. MIELE TO LAUNCH NEW HIGH- PERFORMANCE G 5000 DISHWASHER SERIES New line appeals to aspirational consumers looking for additional dishwasher features Miele, will add to its renowned assortment of dishwashers with an entry-luxury series appealing to aspirational consumers wanting the very best from their dishwashing experience. Miele's new, high-performance entry-level luxury line of dishwashers, the G 5000 series, offers exclusive features previously reserved for higher-tier models. With the QuickIntenseWash cycle, the G 5000 achieves perfect cleaning results in only 58 minutes. The AutoOpen function (depending on the model) opens the door slightly at the end of the program to ensure excellent drying, including on plastics and glassware. Aesthetically, the design of this series is similar to that of the

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