4 Sep 2026 – 13:15 – 45 min
Location: Dream Stage (Hall 25)
Format: Insightful Presentation

Robots in the Kitchen and Home: From Task-Specific Tools to Humanoids

Exploration of emerging robotics form factors in the home: purpose-built systems for cooking and cleaning, integrated appliances with robotic capabilities, mobile assistants, and humanoids.
How robotics can support aging in place: assistance with daily food prep, monitoring, and household tasks while maintaining dignity and independence.
Risks and opportunities surrounding trust, safety, and acceptance as more physical automation enters intimate spaces, such as the kitchen.

Presented by
 
Speakers
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Senior Reviewer, Smart Home, The Verge
Raghav Gupta
Co-founder & CEO, Posha
Michael Wolf
Editor and Founder, The Spoon
William Shi
President - Europe, AGIBOT
Dr. Glenn Mathijssen
Managing Director Alberts Products, Circus Group
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
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Robots in the Kitchen and Home: From Task-Specific Tools to Humanoids