Yizhe Zhao

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai University

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Yizhe Zhao is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic culinary automation, with a primary focus on developing intelligent cooking systems for Chinese cuisine. His most influential work, "A novel automatic cooking robot for Chinese dishes" (2007), has garnered 26 citations and addresses the critical challenge of automating complex cooking processes to reduce human fatigue and indoor air pollution. Zhao's research integrates numerical control technology with traditional cooking techniques, laying the groundwork for practical kitchen robotics. In his subsequent study, "Realization of turn‐over‐wok movement for cooking robot" (2013), he advanced the field by analyzing and implementing the intricate wok-tossing motion essential for authentic Chinese stir-fry dishes. This work, with 7 citations, demonstrates his commitment to solving mechanical challenges in replicating human chef movements. Zhao's contributions are notable for bridging the gap between industrial automation and everyday cooking, offering a vision where robots can handle the physical demands of meal preparation. His research remains a foundational reference for engineers and roboticists exploring domestic and commercial culinary automation, highlighting the potential for technology to transform traditional kitchen practices.