# Cheese-Slicing Robots At CES 2020, AI Researchers Debuted a "Scraper Robot" That Handles Raclette By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-01-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scraper-robot References: [7sur7.be](https://www.7sur7.be/tech/ce-robot-fait-de-la-raclette-et-c-est-une-petite-prouesse~a08e610d/) & [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/weirdest-tech-ces-2020/) At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, artificial intelligence researchers showed off their design for a "scraper robot" that mimics the motions of an expert raclette cheese maker and serves perfect slices of the cheese. For the project, researchers collaborated with professional raclette cheese cutter Eddy Baillifard, who owns a famous cheese dairy in the Valais region in Switzerland, and the robot was able to learn how to perform the scraping-like gesture with precision. With [artificial intelligence algorithms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-robotics-technology), the [robotic arm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-of-edinburgh) has the ability not only reproduce gestures but also adapting them to different circumstances, especially when there are different sizes or arrangements of cheese. The cheese-handling [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-food-scanner) robot was developed as part of a project that explores how devices can help enhance the daily lives of people with disabilities. Image Credit: EPA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artificial Intelligence Robotics:** Opportunity for the development of advanced AI robots that can mimic human gestures and adapt to different circumstances, offering enhanced capabilities in various industries. - **Assistive Technology:** Disruptive innovation in the field of assistive technology, specifically in creating devices that can enhance the daily lives of people with disabilities such as the cheese-handling AI robot. - **Food Automation:** Potential for automation in the food industry, with robots that can handle and prepare food, offering precision and consistency in tasks like cheese slicing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Robotics:** Robotics industry can explore the application of artificial intelligence in creating robots that can accurately replicate human gestures and adapt to different scenarios. - **Assistive Technology:** Assistive technology industry can leverage AI-powered devices to provide solutions that improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage industry can adopt automation technologies like AI robots to enhance food preparation processes, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Cooking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-dente.md) - [AI-Powered Cheese Production](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-yield-optimization.md) - [AI-Powered Grilling Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grill-x.md) - [AI-Powered Cooking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-cooking-system.md) - [AI-Enhanced Meal Assembly Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-assembly-robot.md) - [AI Burger-Making Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-grill.md) - [Autonomous Dairy Manufacturing Strategies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-dairy-manufacturing.md) - [AI Cooking Agents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-cooking-agent.md) - [Zero-Dairy Cheese Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-milk-american-slices.md)