# Automated Cooking Robots The Fresh Food-Preparing Sereneti Cooki Device Launched at CES 2015 By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-01-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sereneti-cooki References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2015/01/06/meet-sereneti-kitchen-a-company-that-wants-to-help-your-sorry-ass-cook/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cooki-robotic-automated-cooking-using-fresh-food) At CES 2015, ambitious startup Serenti showcased their [robotic chef](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robbyant-r1)-like device, the Serenti Cooki. Described by [TechCrunch's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocket-launches) Alex Wilhelm as "a cross between a quick crockpot and C-3PO," the automatic tool helps you cook dinner by preparing ingredients for you. To use the Serenti Cooki, you input food for it to prepare through a simple stirring motion. The team hopes to add other mechanisms so it will be able to slice, blend and perform other functions. Currently seeking funds on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourdough-sidekick), the device uses fresh food so you can enjoy healthy home-cooked meals -- even if your kitchen skills are lacking. In addition to CES, the robotic appliance launched to "great fanfare" at the TechCrunch Hardware Battlefield as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Automated Cooking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced automated cooking robots that can perform more functions such as slicing and blending. - **Smart Kitchen Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of smart kitchen appliances that can assist in food preparation and cooking. - **Healthy Eating Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent devices that utilize fresh food to provide healthy home-cooked meals for individuals with limited kitchen skills. ### Where This Applies - **Robotics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage robotics technology to develop more advanced cooking robots for consumer use. - **Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart technology into kitchen appliances to enhance functionality and ease of use. - **Foodtech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and fresh food to create innovative solutions for healthier eating. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Cooking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-dente.md) - [All-in-One Meal Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefrobot.md) - [Reverse-Searing Recipe Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agari-cooker.md) - [Smart Kitchen Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycook-next.md) - [AI-Powered Cooking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-cooking-system.md) - [AI Cooking Agents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-cooking-agent.md) - [Automated Kitchen Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circusos.md) - [Automated Meal Cooking Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posha-kitchen-robot.md) - [AI-Enhanced Meal Assembly Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-assembly-robot.md)