Ep 2. Bread Bot
- October 5, 2019
Innovation Nation season 6 episode 2, titled "Bread Bot," takes viewers on a journey through the innovation and technology behind one of the world's most beloved foods: bread.
The episode begins by introducing viewers to a bakery in California that has revolutionized the art of bread-making by using cutting-edge technology to create the perfect loaf. The secret to their success? The Bread Bot, a state-of-the-art machine that automates almost every step of the bread-making process.
Host Mo Rocca explores the Bread Bot in detail, speaking with the bakery's owner and the engineers who designed and built the machine. Viewers learn how the Bread Bot uses precise measurements and a series of conveyor belts to mix ingredients, knead dough, shape loaves, and even slice bread.
But the Bread Bot isn't just a marvel of technology - it's also a game-changer for the baking industry. By automating the bread-making process, the Bread Bot can create consistent, high-quality bread at an affordable price. This means that small bakeries and cafes can now compete with larger chains that have the resources to mass-produce bread.
The episode also highlights other innovations in the world of bread-making, including a bread-making class that uses virtual reality technology to transport students to a French bakery, and a new variety of wheat that can be grown in salty soil, making it ideal for arid climates where traditional crops struggle to thrive.
Throughout the episode, Mo Rocca's enthusiasm for innovation is infectious. He marvels at the Bread Bot's precision and efficiency, and speaks with passion about how technology can be used to improve our lives in unexpected ways. Whether you're a bread lover or simply interested in the ways that technology is changing our world, "Bread Bot" is an episode of Innovation Nation that you won't want to miss.
