The consumer version will be sold from as early as 2017 as part of a robotic high-tech kitchen, priced at $14,000.

It will be supported by an iTunes’ style library of over 2,000 recipes that can be downloaded and created by the kitchen.

The robot doesn’t cook like a machine – it captures human skills in motion. Culinary innovator Tim Anderson played a key role in the kitchen’s development, cooking specially created dishes in a motion-capture studio. Every motion, nuance and flourish was recorded in 3D – then translated into elegant digital movement.

The Moley Robotics’ robotic kitchen will feature a built-in refrigerator and dishwasher to complement a professional-grade hob and oven. It can be controlled using a built-in touch screen or remotely via a smart phone app.

“When not in use, the robotic arms retract from view, presenting a beautifully designed kitchen for home cooks to enjoy. When running in automated mode, built-in glass screens glide across the working area, making the kitchen 100% safe to operate around children, pets or with even with no one at home,” says a statement from the company.

“Later editions will also feature built-in motion capture cameras so home cooks can 3D record themselves preparing their favorite dishes and upload them to the digital recipe library.”