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NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Watch: Bengaluru Engineer Builds Robot That Makes Crispy Dosas Automatically
When it comes to South Indian breakfast staples, the first name that pops into our mind is crispy dosa. A recent viral post showed how an engineer in Bengaluru is giving dosas a futuristic twist. A home-built robot named Thindy has become his passion project, and it has impressed food lovers with its ability to prepare dosas without any human help. A video of the robot-prepared dosa has gone viral online. In the clip, Thindy picks up the batter, spreads it smoothly across a hot tawa, drizzles some oil and cooks the dosa to just the right shade of golden brown. Finally, the robot lifts the crisp dosa neatly and places it on a waiting plate, almost as if a seasoned cook had done it. Sharing his story on Reddit, the engineering expert wrote, "I've been working on a personal project for the last few months here in Bengaluru - a robot named Thindy that can make dosas automatically. It pours the batter, spreads it evenly, and cooks it just right. The idea came from watching my family cook and thinking - What if a robot could do this while we relax?" He added, "I'd love to hear your thoughts - what features would you like in a cooking robot? And yes, it can make crispy dosas! (Not a commercial post - just sharing my build and story with fellow Bangaloreans!)." Built a dosa-making robot right here in Bengaluru – Meet Thindy 🍽️🤖 by u/Pitiful_Somewhere_81 in Bengaluru Redditors had much to say about the innovative creation. "Would suggest oil spray than pouring it," recommended a user. "I want one that can make me biryani," revealed a food lover. "Train the robot to make round dosas," suggested someone else. "Thanks for the laughs, man," read a remark. "Really cool, man. More power to you," praised an individual. On YouTube, the engineer said that the idea first struck him over breakfast. "A few months ago, while enjoying dosa for breakfast, I found myself thinking about the time and effort my mom or my wife puts into making them. That's when a thought struck me. What if a robot could help prepare fresh foods like dosas, right from our kitchen counter?" he said. And the rest is history. The engineer devoted his time to sketching, coding, assembling and countless rounds of testing and modification. What started as an experiment turned into a detailed process of trial and error, with each attempt bringing him closer to perfecting the machine. Thindy's design goes beyond just dosas. Its robotic gripper can hold spatulas, bottles, and brushes, making it flexible enough to handle several kitchen tasks.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Meet Thindy: The dosa-making robot from Bengaluru that's taking the internet by storm
A Bengaluru-based innovator has caught the internet's attention with a creation that combines tradition with technology - a robot named 'Thindy', that can make dosas all on its own. The robot, made by a Bengaluru engineer, could spread batter on a hot pan and make a crispy golden brown dosa.(Screengrab) ALSO READ | Bengaluru commuter penalized for 'overstaying' at Yellow Line Metro station Designed as a personal project, Thindy has been developed over the past few months by a city-based engineer, who recently shared a video of the robot in action on YouTube, as well as Reddit. In the video, Thindy is seen expertly pouring dosa batter over a heated pan, spreading it with precision, and cooking the beloved South Indian staple to golden-brown perfection. ALSO READ | 'Our faith in the judiciary…': Renukaswamy's father lauds SC's decision to revoke actor Darshan's bail - Report 'Hi everyone, I've been working on a personal project for the last few months here in Bengaluru - a robot named Thindy that can make dosas automatically," the creator wrote in a post introducing Thindy on social media. 'It pours the batter, spreads it evenly, and cooks it just right. The idea came from watching my family cook and thinking - what if a robot could do this while we relax?' the user shared. ALSO READ | 'The best city in India': North Indian man lauds Bengaluru after moving from Delhi. Here's why 'I'd love to hear your thoughts - what features would you like in a cooking robot? And yes, it can make crispy dosas! (Not a commercial post – just sharing my build and story with fellow Bangaloreans!)' he added. The post gained a lot of traction, with many appreciating the work it took to make the robot. Many chimed in with feature suggestions: from customizing the dosa's thickness and shape to making other dishes like Biriyani and set dosa. "Customer: please don't add too much oil. Manager: feature is in development. The feature will be available on next release," a quirky comment stated.
