A Chinese firm has trained its humanoid robot to become the first to skillfully handle chopsticks, marking a major leap in robotic dexterity. Being trained to master traditional Chinese culinary tasks, Robotera’s STAR1 can cook dumplings, steam buns, pour wine, and even clink glasses in a toast.
According to the Beijing-based firm, it will continue to train the robot in a growing range of Chinese cooking techniques, highlighting its expanding capabilities in the kitchen.
In March 2025, in a desert showdown in China, the 5.6-foot-tall flagship robot STAR1, wearing sneakers, outpaced its barefoot humanoid rival with a unique running style, reaching speeds of 8 mph (12.8 km/h) across rough terrain.
