Smart kitchens with an edge

Choong: In Malaysia, we’re known for our food, yet we still aren’t fully leveraging technology to achieve greater growth. — Photos: Samuel Ong/The Star

INSIDE kitchens across a growing number of restaurants, cafes and hotels, a tech revolution is stirring.

Robot cookers whip up complete meals at the press of a button. Combination ovens steam, roast, bake and stew in a single compact space. Smart appliances enable remote monitoring and collect data insights to predict maintenance needs.