Unlike other smart home hubs, Kitchen Hub is designed specifically for kitchen scenarios and tailored to the unique characteristics of a kitchen. The robot’s self-explanatory facial expressions provide a whole new level of human and machine interaction experience, emphasising the product’s intelligence and caring, human aspect.
The kitchen is a unique area in the home where both safety and efficiency must be prioritised. However, emotion and companionship are frequently overlooked, which is why Kitchen Hub comes in need. The simple geometric form allows Kitchen Hub to move and rotate freely without causing confusion for the user, whether it is on the table or hanging on the rail system. The robot’s face also moves to better engage with the user.
Kitchen Hub can be used anywhere in the kitchen thanks to the rail system. It monitors the kitchen environment — fire, gas, liquid and human movement — to ensure safety, and it assists the user in managing all kitchen appliances and the cooking process with interactive, emotive care.
Red Dot Award: Design Concept | Concept | Culinary and Kitchen
Credits
Company:
Guangdong Midea Kitchen Appliances Manufacturing Co., Ltd, China
Design Lead:
Kang Junmuck
Design:
Kim Soyoung, Kim Woonhyoung, Luo Minxiang
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