KitchenMate
KitchenMate provides automated, checkout-free smart fridges and Smart Cookers that deliver fresh hot meals on-site, 24/7. The vision-sensor-equipped fridges automatically charge customers only for items taken, while Smart Cookers heat meals and send mobile notifications when ready. The system is designed for workplaces, condos, colleges, and hospitals, with hot entrees priced between $10 and $15.
- Food Technology
- Internet of Things
- Hardware
- Artificial Intelligence
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Traditional food service options in workplaces and residential buildings—such as cafeterias, catering, and delivery apps—offer limited hours, inconsistent quality, and high costs. Employees and residents working irregular shifts or studying late often lack access to fresh, hot, and healthy meals at the point of need.
Solution
KitchenMate provides automated, checkout-free smart fridges and Smart Cookers that deliver fresh hot meals on-site, 24/7. Customers unlock a Smart Fridge with a credit card, take any items they want, and are automatically charged only for what they remove after closing the door, using vision sensor technology. Smart Cookers heat meals and send mobile notifications when ready, eliminating preheat and microwave guessing. The companion mobile app enables personalized dietary preferences, rewards, and direct feedback to chefs, while proprietary real-time inventory tracking and 24/7 remote monitoring optimize freshness and reduce waste.
Target Audience
Primary customers are property managers and employers at offices, campuses, residential buildings, colleges, and hospitals who need round-the-clock fresh meal options for employees, students, and residents, including shift workers and late-night users.
Features
- Vision-sensor-equipped Smart Fridges that detect taken items and charge the customer's card automatically upon door closure
- Smart Cookers that prepare meals and send mobile notifications when ready, removing the need for ovens or microwaves
- Mobile app with dietary preference filters, rewards and perks, and live chat support directly with chefs and customer care
- Proprietary inventory stocking technology using real-time data to optimize fresh item delivery and removal, balancing customer experience with food waste reduction
- Digital-ink price tags that automatically update with special promotions
- 24/7 remote monitoring of kiosks and multi-channel customer support via app, email, SMS, or phone
- Modular kiosk system requiring only 7 square feet, standard electrical, and an internet connection for setup