Samsung BotChef v.2
BotChef was a project within Samsung’s Think Tank Team, which I worked on for approximately two years. The project focused on prototyping robotic technologies and exploring their potential role in the future consumer home.
Across multiple iterations, the team developed robotic arms designed to assist with kitchen tasks and everyday food preparation workflows. The project helped initiate Samsung’s investment in home robotics and was showcased at IFA 2019 and CES 2020.
Consumer Robot
The design of the robot was an intentional departure from the forms and structures typically seen in commercially available robotic systems. A key aspect of this approach was the inline arm architecture and the custom joints developed to support it.
The intent was to evoke the proportions and movement language of human limbs, moving away from the traditional industrial aesthetic commonly associated with robotics.
Design and Build
Collaborating with both industrial design and mechanical engineering teams, I was responsible for design and CAD development of the BotChef Arm with a focus on the integration of structure, actuators, and industrial design intent. I worked closely with external vendors to source components and oversaw the assembly, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the prototypes.
In addition to the robotic arm, I collaborated with team members to design and build several display systems used both internally and at trade shows.
BotChef On Display
In August 2019 BotChef made its first public showing at IFA in Berlin, Germany as part of the Samsung booth where it collaborated with chefs to prepare a meal. Following that success, it was also demoed as part of Samsung’s robotics initiative at CES 2020.
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