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It’s getting bot in the kitchen

ROBOTIC BUTLERS THAT CAN COOK DINNER FOR THE FAMILY WON’T EXIST ANYTIME SOON. BUT THAT doesn’t mean technologists aren’t aiming to help out in the kitchen. A swath of companies, from appliance giants to gadgets startups, are fielding devices that help prepare meals and shop for groceries so families can eat more healthily. Here’s a look at some of the most promising devices so far:

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