Hi steemians! In my last post, I introduced 4d printing and its applications. In this post, I would like to bring us back to 3d printing. Even though we know that 3d printing is a wonderful technology in turning complex designs to reality, but mass adoption of domestic 3d printers is not quite there yet. And that is is because it does not fill a current need at home.
But this particular technology can potentially change 3d printing at home.
In a recent piece of news, a group of researchers at Columbia University is developing a 3d printer that “cook” and print your meals! This group of researchers is led by Professor Hod Lipson, a brilliant roboticist who does artificial intelligence and digital manufacturing.
And here it is their food 3d printer looking like a coffee machine.
This food 3d printer is currently under development. But i can see many benefits with this technology already. First, the nutrients composition of food can be controlled precisely by the food science people. This is great for athletes, children, pregnant women, overweight and underweight people, and patients who require a specific diet. Just to brainstorm some of the possible candidates who can take up this technology: hospitals, fast food restaurants (if machine is fast enough to print burgers!), and maybe home makers! Second, for people who can't cook, this technology may be your life savior! In fact, Professor Hod Lipson and his team are working with International Culinary Center, a culinary school based in New York. This collaboration makes sense because meals at home must not only look aesthetically appetizing, they should also taste good. Third, everything is done by a smart machine aka your every own "personal chef"! As a home maker, i am looking forward to this piece of technology already!
Current food 3d printers are only limited to a few food like candies, chocolate, etc.
So this piece of technology developed by Professor Hod Lipson and his team can be a potential game changer.
Frankly speaking, this is the future I am visualizing myself in the kitchen.
Perfect for a mum who needs to cook for 3 in 45 minutes every day! What do you think of eating food from a 3d printer?
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