Edible Robotic Cake Unveiled at Expo 2025 Osaka
The RoboCake, a fusion of robotics and culinary arts, showcases edible technology with sustainable and innovative applications.
- The RoboCake, developed through the EU-funded RoboFood project, was revealed at the Swiss Pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka on April 14, 2025.
- This edible robotic wedding cake features two gummy robotic teddy bears and rechargeable dark chocolate batteries that power LED candles.
- The project integrates robotics and food sciences, aiming to reduce electronic and food waste while offering novel culinary experiences.
- IIT researchers created the first edible rechargeable battery using ingredients like vitamin B2, quercetin, and activated carbon, combining sustainability with taste.
- The interdisciplinary collaboration between EPFL, IIT, and EHL highlights the potential of edible robotics for applications in emergency nutrition, health, and food preservation.
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