What does a computer science engineer do when he is unable to fulfill his child’s craving for fresh idlis at midnight? Suresh Chandrashekaran and Sharan Hiremath are the friends who have launched the start-up to realise their dream of robots serving fluffy idlis with tangy chutney and hot rasam. Currently the idlibots can churn out 72 idlis in 10 minutes and the batter in the first drum can hold 5.5 litres for making 350 idlis. Also, currently each idlibot can make four types of idlis, from podi, piri piri, Italian herbs to chocolate. Realising that idlis are not eaten alone, an accompanying bot dispenses hot rasam or sambar and chutney.

Source: The Hindu November 25, 2021 17:31 UTC