Sony AI, the machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) division of the Japanese conglomerate, has launched a new project dedicated to the research and development of gastronomy.
The flagship gastronomy project, as dubbed by Sony AI, will focus on three key areas: an AI application for creating new recipes, a robotic solution that can assist chefs in the kitchen, and a community co-creation initiative.
Sony AI said it will use data – including recipes and ingredient data, such as taste, aroma, molecular structure and nutrients – to develop the recipe creation app, which it hopes will be used by chefs when designing recipes and menus.
The company added that it envisions the chef-assistant robot being trained with sensors and AI so that it can assist chefs throughout the cooking process, from preparation to serving.
Meanwhile, the community co-creation initiative will focus on collaborating with the global chef community, as well as universities, research institutions, and related companies to further assist Sony AI with its project.
Sony AI was established as an internal organization within Sony Corporation in November last year before launching as a new company in April.
Information source: zdnet.com
