As part of the event “Ideas in Action: METU x KIT”, the Brilliant Minds team introduced their innovative startup project OMNICOOK — a concept for a smart modular kitchen for home use, aimed at comprehensive automation of the cooking process.

Team members:

·         Project Mentor: Anar Sisenbayeva

·         Developer-Programmer: Erik Abilmansur

·         Designer and Speaker: Adilet Baymuratov

·         Speaker: Karina Malik

The project addresses the urgent problem of high time and labor costs in meal preparation. Unlike most existing “smart” kitchen devices, OMNICOOK is designed as a unified modular system that automates the entire cooking process — from ingredient preparation to the final dish.

In addition to household applications, the team highlighted the social significance of the project. The system can be adapted to assist people with disabilities, increasing accessibility and facilitating independent cooking.

The potential for implementing the technology in public catering and food-tech is also being explored — in restaurants, open kitchens, and demonstration formats. In this context, the concept was compared with a show kitchen, where the cooking process becomes part of the user experience.

During the presentation, the participants demonstrated a conceptual 3D model of the system and explained the principles of the modular architecture, applied technologies, materials, and estimated equipment costs. The technical aspects of the project attracted particular interest from experts and visitors.

Following the stand session, the OMNICOOK project received positive feedback and sparked active discussion regarding further development and practical implementation opportunities.