SMRTR TechDec 14, 2025The Verge

This $1,500 robot cooks dinner while I work

SMRTR summary

Delicious, cheesy scents drift upstairs as a $1,500 robot named Posha autonomously whips up macaroni and cheese, stirring with its robotic arm while a camera analyzes texture and consistency. This countertop cooking appliance uses AI computer vision and automated dispensers to cook meals from start to finish, requiring only ingredient prep before producing restaurant-quality dishes like butter chicken and risotto.

After three months of testing, this absurd luxury has dramatically reduced takeout bills and freed up precious family time for working parents. The device mimics human cooking methods, methodically adding seasonings, proteins, and sauces while adapting in real-time based on what it sees. Though it requires a $15 monthly subscription, WiFi connection, and substantial counter space, Posha has transformed weeknight cooking routines.

"Almost every dish I've cooked in it has been delicious and full of flavor," notes one reviewer who uses it three to four times weekly. While limited to one-pot meals and heavily skewed toward Indian cuisine, this kitchen robot offers a compelling glimpse into autonomous home cooking, successfully delivering on its promise to help busy families enjoy fresh, home-cooked meals without the time investment.

SMRTR provides this summary for quick context. The original article belongs to The Verge.

Read the original article
SMRTR Tech

Get the next batch of curated summaries in your inbox.

This archive is built from SMRTR newsletter summaries. Subscribe for hand-picked stories without the extra noise.