Wan AIChef Debuts AI Cooking Agent at CES 2026, Eyes U.S. Expansion

wan AIChef has turned a few heads at CES 2026, bringing its AI‑powered cooking system to the U.S. for the first time. I remember chatting with a couple of founders back in Amman last year about how kitchens were the “next frontier” for smart tech, and honestly, this feels spot on. The company, founded under Shenzhen Wan AIChef Technology, has spent more than six years building what it describes as an intelligent culinary ecosystem — not just a fancy appliance or yet another gadget that ends up collecting dust.

Its big showcase in Las Vegas is the wan AIChef ultra, positioned less as a traditional kitchen device and more like a full-on “AI Cooking Agent.” Instead of scrolling through recipes or fiddling with timers, users simply drop in ingredients and let the system do the legwork. It identifies what’s inside, decides how best to cook it, and controls temperatures with a precision you’d normally expect from a professional setup. I reckon that sort of hands-off approach might be a lifesaver for busy households, though some folks might still prefer stirring their own pots — old habits die hard.

What makes their setup interesting is how deeply the company leans into data. The system uses a mix of ingredient recognition, AI-driven temperature stability, and a recipe model trained with input from professional chefs. Over time, it adapts based on real-world usage. And believe it or not, the whole thing syncs with the firm’s dietary platform, wan AiOS, which means it can spit out personalised meal suggestions and long-term nutrition plans. For anyone trying to balance health goals with everyday cooking, that could cut through a lot of the usual faff.

The brand already has a bit of credibility behind it. The wan AIChef ultra has picked up a Red Dot Award for 2025 and gained plenty of attention from the likes of the BBC and AP after appearances at events such as AWE Shanghai and IFA Berlin. Its presence at CES marks the start of a proper U.S. push, with ambitions to move from homes into hospitality, senior care and even large-scale dining operations. That said, cracking the American kitchen won’t be a walk in the park — consumers there can be picky, you know?

During the event, visitors can test the system at Booth 51219 in the Venetian Expo, where live demos show how the AI handles the full cooking workflow and reduces waste along the way. The demo team promises a look at how data-guided cooking could change everyday routines, though I’m not a fan of how some companies oversell “revolutionary” features… well… I mean, sometimes a good old frying pan does the job just fine. Still, seeing the tech in action should give people a fair sense of what’s possible.

At Arageek, we often talk about how startups in our region drive innovation far beyond their home markets, and watching companies like this push boundaries reminds me why so many founders are chuffed to bits when their ideas finally go global. Even if you’re not into smart appliances, it’s hard to deny that intelligent cooking systems are carving out their own space — definately more quickly than anyone expected.

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