Food Preparation Attachments

1. Cutting and Slicing Tools:
   
   

   • Knife Attachments: For slicing vegetables, fruits, or meats.

   • Mandolin Attachments: For precision slicing.

   • Dicing and Chopping Blades: For preparing ingredients into smaller chunks.

2. Grating and Shredding Tools:
   
   

   • Attachments for grating cheese, shredding cabbage, or zesting citrus fruits.

3. Mixing and Kneading Tools:
   
   

   • Mixing Paddles or Whisks: For combining ingredients or whipping.

   • Dough Hooks: For kneading bread or pizza dough.

4. Peeling and Coring Tools:
   
   

   • Attachments designed to peel fruits/vegetables or core apples and pears efficiently.

5. Dispensers:
   
   

   • For automated dispensing of ingredients like flour, sugar, or liquids.

Drink Preparation Attachments

1. Blending and Shaking:
   
   

   • Blender Attachments: For smoothies, milkshakes, or cocktails.

   • Shaker Mechanisms: For mixing drinks like protein shakes or cocktails.

2. Grinding and Brewing:
   
   

   • Coffee Grinder: For freshly ground coffee beans.

   • Espresso Press: For brewing espresso-based drinks.

   • Tea Steeper: For steeping loose-leaf tea.

3. Pouring Mechanisms:
   
   

   • Precision pouring attachments for wine, cocktails, or soda.

4. Foamers or Frothers:
   
   

   • For creating milk foam for lattes, cappuccinos, or matcha.

5. Ice Crushing or Dispensing:
   
   

   • Ice crusher or automated ice dispenser for chilled drinks.

Cooking Attachments

1. Flipping and Stirring Tools:
   
   

   • Spatula Arms: For flipping pancakes, burgers, or omelets.

   • Stirring Attachments: For stirring sauces or soups consistently.

2. Cooking Plates or Grills:
   
   

   • Heating Pads: For searing, grilling, or cooking directly on a flat surface.

   • Induction Cooktops: For precise heat control.

3. Steamers and Boilers:
   
   

   • Attachments to steam vegetables or boil pasta/rice.

4. Temperature Sensors:
   
   

   • For monitoring cooking temperatures to ensure food is properly cooked.

5. Dispensing and Plating Tools:
   
   

   • Automated Spoons or Ladles: For portioning and serving food.

   • Decorative Tools: For plating and garnishing.

6. Cleaning Mechanisms:
   
   

   • Post-cooking tools like scrapers or brushes to clean grills and cooking surfaces.

Examples of Robotic Systems Using These Attachments

• Moley Kitchen Robot: Includes a robotic arm with attachments for grabbing, mixing, chopping, and cooking.

• Bartesian Cocktail Maker: Uses specific attachments for mixing and dispensing cocktails.

• Thermomix (Robot Chef): Comes with blending, chopping, and cooking functionalities in one system.