I Got a Free Meal From a Private Chef—Who Filmed It All to Train Robots
Wired AI Reece Rogers July 30, 2026

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# What's Happening A German startup is collecting video of real chefs cooking to teach robots how to prepare food—and they're offering free meals to people willing to be filmed in their own kitchens. This is part of a broader effort to give robots the detailed visual training they need to eventually handle tasks like cooking, which involves countless small movements and decisions that are hard to program.
A German startup sent a camera-wearing chef to my apartment. In exchange for a free lunch, I let them record every chop and stir to train future humanoids.
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