5-in-1 Smart Cooking Robot Replaces Microwave, Steamer, Oven, Slow Cooker & Cast Iron Skillet — Bringing Restaurant-Quality Meals to Every Home in Minutes
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight months ago at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, amid a show floor packed with futuristic gadgets, one of the more unexpected demonstrations was taking place at a kitchen counter. A piece of salmon went into a black countertop appliance and came out perfectly seared to medium-rare. No temperature was set. No cooking mode was selected. No timer was started. Just a camera looking in, and dinner coming out.
Within 72 hours, the world's most influential tech and food media had a name for what they saw. Forbes described it as "a data-driven process, combining sensors, models, and a recipe system trained by professional chefs… a managed environment, optimized through software and precision hardware." Food Network wrote that its "capabilities are light-years ahead — designed to automate cooking with as little input from the user as possible." USA Today named it one of the Best of CES 2026. Trend Hunter observed that it "may significantly reduce the complexity and anxiety associated with cooking."
That appliance — wan AIChef ultra — will launch to the world on Sept 1.
Beginning September 1, wan AIChef ultra is available globally on Indiegogo, with Super Early Bird pricing starting at $1,799 (55% off the $3,999 MSRP). It is the world's first AI-powered cooking robot that sees ingredients, thinks through recipes, and cooks autonomously — built to end the daily 7 PM question that haunts millions of homes: "What's for dinner?"
"It Sees. It Thinks. It Cooks."
It started with a simple question: What if cooking could truly be one step?
"For decades, smart kitchen appliances have promised convenience but delivered complexity. They still ask users to choose settings, follow steps, and keep checking in," said the founder of wan AIChef. "We took a different approach: What if an appliance could understand what it's cooking, instead of simply following a preset?"
For seven years, the team built from early prototypes to generation after generation of real products—refining their cooking algorithms, testing countless ingredients, and learning from every meal along the way to make that idea possible. The result is wan AIChef ultra.
Unlike traditional smart ovens that automate timers, wan AIChef ultra combines a 12MP AI vision camera, Heimann infrared thermal imaging, and an NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano + Ampere-GA10B AI processor to recognize ingredients, recommend optimal cooking methods, and dynamically adjust heat in real time. Load the ingredients. Press Start. From there, wan AIChef takes over — seeing, thinking, and cooking for you.
Six Breakthrough Features Redefining the Connected Kitchen
- AI Vision Recognition — A 12MP camera identifies ingredients automatically and selects the optimal recipe from a library of 1,000+ globally curated dishes.
- AI Precision Heat Control — With NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano and Heimann Thermal Imaging, wan AIChef dynamically adjusts heat with ±3.2°F accuracy, helping prevent overcooking while better retaining nutrients and minimizing unwanted compounds such as acrylamide. The team calls it "The Death of Overcooking."
- AI Personalized Chef (wan AiOS) — The device learns each user's taste preferences through Perfect / Overcooked / Undercooked feedback. All data stays on-device for 100% privacy — no cloud uploads.
- All-in-One 5+ Appliance Replacement — Steam, Boil, Stir-fry, Braise, Pan-sear, Grill — replacing the microwave, Dutch oven, steamer, oven, slow cooker, and cast iron skillet on your countertop.
- OTA Evolution & Lifetime Updates — New recipes, features, and improvements roll out automatically. The chef gets smarter while you sleep.
- 6-Layer Family Safety System — Dry-burn protection, smart cookware detection, auto-stop on door open, child-lock, soft-close door (>20° auto-close), and smoke-free cooking.
Engineered to Last a Decade
wan AIChef ultra is built with 0.8mm reinforced steel — nearly 2× the industry standard — and a 6H anti-scratch glass touchscreen tougher than most smartphone displays. A pro-grade airflow-simulated thermal management system delivers sustained full-power performance for high-heat cooking and restaurant-style results.
Award-Winning Innovation
wan AIChef ultra has already been recognized by leading global juries:
- IDEA 2026
- Red Dot Award 2025
- Best of CES 2026 —Suqin Awards Smart Living Showcase
- Best of IFA 2025 — Featured by Hunker
- Best of IFA 2025 — Suqin Awards
Crowdfunding Pricing & Stretch Goals
| Tier | Period/ Date | Price | Discount |
| Super Early Bird | Sept 1 (Launch Day) | $1,799 | 55% OFF |
| Early Bird | Sept 2- Sept 7 | $2,099 | 48% OFF |
| Indiegogo Special | Sept 8- Sept 30 | $2,499 | 38% OFF |
| Couple Bundle | Sept 1- Sept 30 | $3,999 (2 units) | 50% OFF |
| MSRP (Retail) | After Sept 30 | $3,999 | — |
Tier
Period/ Date
Price
Discount
Super Early Bird
Sept 1 (Launch Day)
$1,799
55% OFF
Early Bird
Sept 2- Sept 7
$2,099
48% OFF
Indiegogo Special
Sept 8- Sept 30
$2,499
38% OFF
Couple Bundle
Sept 1- Sept 30
$3,999 (2 units)
50% OFF
MSRP (Retail)
After Sept 30
$3,999
—
Backers will also unlock progressive Stretch Goals worth up to $350 in free bonus value, including silicone cooking mitts, glass prep bowls, a precision digital kitchen scale, a heritage porcelain plate, a VISIONS® glass soup pot, and an extended 1-year warranty.
A Day With wan AIChef ultra
- 7AM Breakfast — Cheesy Eggs in a Hole. Drop it in. Brush your teeth. Café-level golden crust ready in 3 minutes.
- 12PM Lunch — Butter Salmon. Costco frozen salmon, straight from the bag. ±3.2°F precision keeps the omega-3s intact. Restaurant quality, 5–10 minutes.
- 7PM Dinner — Mussels in White Wine Sauce. AI scans → bistro mode engaged → wine reduces to silk. 5–10 minutes. Better than your favorite French spot.
Global Shipping & Delivery
wan AIChef ultra ships to the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Australia, and Austria, with first deliveries scheduled for November 2026. The product is fully certified with CCC, CE, CB, FCC, RCM, IC, PSB, and IMDA approvals.
About wan AIChef
wan AIChef is a global pioneer in AI-powered smart cooking systems. By integrating artificial intelligence, IoT hardware, and nutrition science, it is building intelligent culinary ecosystems that redefine how people cook, eat, and manage health worldwide.
wan AIChef ultra on Indiegogo:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/wanaichef/wan-aichef-ultra?refcode=l51WZUZlDEOfvQO4EDfnrg
Media Contact
wan AIChef Global Communications
Email: global@wanaichef.com
Press Kit & Hi-Res Images:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LoBk37gPyhK6NHq_RIqgHirGDMZv4uEf?usp=sharing
wan AIChef ultra, wan AiOS, and the wan AIChef logo are trademarks of Shenzhen wan AIChef Technology Co., Ltd. NVIDIA is a trademark of NVIDIA Corporation. VISIONS® is a registered trademark of Corning Incorporated.
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wan AIChef ultra Launches on Indiegogo: The World's First AI Chef That Sees, Thinks & Cooks -- Powered by NVIDIA
COLOGNE, Germany, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VITURE, the leading XR/AR glasses manufacturer, and S-GAME, the studio behind Phantom Blade Zero, revealed an official hardware collaboration at Worlds of Play: The Game Art Exhibition. Phantom Beast XR Glasses bring the "kungfupunk" aesthetic of S-GAME's highly anticipated action-RPG to VITURE's flagship XR glasses.
VITURE x Phantom Blade Zero: Phantom Beast is available to pre-order now for $599 exclusively at viture.com and the IGN Store. Phantom Beast launches on October 29, the same day as Phantom Blade Zero.
"This was personal for me. Wuxia is part of how I grew up, and Phantom Blade Zero honors that world in a way I've been waiting to see for a long time," said David Jiang, founder of VITURE. "Building Phantom Beast let us do more than put a logo on a product, we built a way for people who've never set foot in the Wulin to feel like they belong there. That's what VITURE exists to do: put you inside the story, not just in front of it."
Phantom Beast marks VITURE's first partnership with a Chinese game studio and its second collaboration with a major AAA game, following last year's Cyberpunk 2077 Luma Cyber XR Glasses.
"The VITURE × Phantom Blade Zero XR glasses bring the game's distinctive kungfupunk aesthetic into the real world, combining cutting-edge technology with collectible appeal," said Soulframe, Game Director and Founder of S-GAME. "The cinematic scale and immersive experience of XR offer players a new way to step into the Wulin of Phantom Blade Zero and experience its world beyond the screen. I believe XR has the potential to become an exciting new stage for AAA gaming."
A Weapon, Worn
Phantom Blade Zero's fusion of traditional Chinese wuxia and punk fantasy is reflected in every detail of the Phantom Beast's design. The glasses carry exclusive artwork, engravings, and iconography pulled from the game's blade-forward visual identity, wrapped around the same industry-leading optical system and ultra-sharp display of the standard Beast. What's new is everything you see and touch: a redesigned case, a detachable strap, and an OSD menu reskinned entirely around Phantom Blade Zero's UI.
Start with the metal detailing on the temples, modeled after Soul's blade frozen mid-draw — the exact moment it clears the scabbard. That single image, the tension before the cut, exemplifies the Phantom Beast's design principles. The detachable neck lanyard carries traditional wuxia patterning and martial-arts-inspired ornamental pads.
The Scabbard: A Case That Unsheathes
The case gets its own chapter in the design story. A triangular metal drawer wrapped in textured black leather, it opens the way the game's blades do — sliding, not flipping. Drawing it open exposes a crimson interior that surfaces like a blade catching light, with the glasses seated inside and the red cord trailing from the channel. One end cap is finished with a deep-embossed seal from the Phantom World; the leather sleeve carries the VITURE × Phantom Blade Ø mark. Closed, it reads as a relic. Open, it is a weapon presented for the draw.
A Fitting Collector's Bounty
The collector's packaging doubles as a shelf-ready display with full-cover print artwork: a stylized black-and-white portrait of Soul readying his blade, flames engulfing the Wulin's buildings behind him. Four additional Phantom Blade Zero collectibles are included inside the oversized box: a 12.5cm Mó Sanguine blade replica, a game-art card brick, a sticker sheet, and a lens cloth. Customers who pre-order or purchase Phantom Beast by November 5 will also receive a collectible game map. Built as a scroll to match the storytelling spirit and written texts of the Phantom World, the map comes with dual rollers.
The Biggest Screen in the Wulin
Phantom Beast, like the standard edition VITURE debuted this past April, has the largest and smartest virtual screen in the consumer XR category. VITURE's custom prism-based optical system and the latest Sony Micro-OLED panels deliver the definitive XR experience for Phantom Blade Zero and other AAA games: a 174" (at 4m) virtual screen, 1200p per eye, 120Hz refresh, 1,250 nits peak brightness, 9-level electrochromic dimming, VisionPair™ 3DoF spatial tracking, and HARMAN AudioEFX spatial sound. Users can instantly switch between five immersive display modes, including a 32:9 panoramic aspect ratio for PC games with super-ultrawide support.
Phantom Beast connects via USB-C with plug-and-play support for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Steam Deck. Phantom Blade Zero players on PlayStation need VITURE's Pro Mobile Dock, which extends support to PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, as well as other HDMI devices; players can also connect Phantom Beast to Switch and Switch 2 with the Mobile Dock Mini. VITURE is the only XR glasses manufacturer with Switch 2 support.
Phantom Beast XR Glasses — Fact Sheet
| Feature | Phantom Beast XR Glasses |
| Lenses | Custom Prism-Based Optical System by VITURE |
| Display Panels | Sony Micro-OLED (Latest Model, 0.68") |
| Virtual Screen | 5 Built-in Display Modes + Real-time 3D Conversion via Immersive 3D (Optional) |
| Screen Size | 174" (at 4m) |
| Field of view (FOV) | 58° |
| Resolution | 1200p / per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 1250 nits (peak) + 9 Levels |
| Contrast | ≥100,000:1 |
| Color Range | 108% sRGB |
| Spatial Tracking | Built-in 3DoF (VisionPair™) |
| Dynamic Tint | 9-Level Electrochromic Dimming + Auto-Transparency Mode |
| Audio | HARMAN AudioEFX |
| Speakers | Built-in Spatial Sound (9 Levels) |
| Connectivity | USB-C |
| Plug & Play Compatibility | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Steam Deck, Pro Neckband |
| With Pro Mobile Dock | Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One |
| With Mobile Dock Mini | Switch, Switch 2 |
| IPD Range | 58-70mm |
| Materials | Frame/Hinge: Mg-Al Alloy | Temple: PC + TPE |
| Companion App | SpaceWalker & Immersive 3D (Windows macOS, iOS, Android) |
| App Unlocks More Features | — Multi-screen layout for up to three windows
— Real-time 2D-to-3D Conversion
— Advanced display settings |
Feature
Phantom Beast XR Glasses
Lenses
Custom Prism-Based Optical System by VITURE
Display Panels
Sony Micro-OLED (Latest Model, 0.68")
Virtual Screen
5 Built-in Display Modes + Real-time 3D Conversion via Immersive 3D (Optional)
Screen Size
174" (at 4m)
Field of view (FOV)
58°
Resolution
1200p / per eye
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Brightness
1250 nits (peak) + 9 Levels
Contrast
≥100,000:1
Color Range
108% sRGB
Spatial Tracking
Built-in 3DoF (VisionPair™)
Dynamic Tint
9-Level Electrochromic Dimming + Auto-Transparency Mode
Audio
HARMAN AudioEFX
Speakers
Built-in Spatial Sound (9 Levels)
Connectivity
USB-C
Plug & Play Compatibility
Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Steam Deck, Pro Neckband
With Pro Mobile Dock
Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
With Mobile Dock Mini
Switch, Switch 2
IPD Range
58-70mm
Materials
Frame/Hinge: Mg-Al Alloy | Temple: PC + TPE
Companion App
SpaceWalker & Immersive 3D (Windows macOS, iOS, Android)
App Unlocks More Features
— Multi-screen layout for up to three windows
— Real-time 2D-to-3D Conversion
— Advanced display settings
About VITURE
VITURE is a global pioneer in the XR industry, redefining immersive experiences and next-generation digital consumption through advanced display technology, refined industrial design, and user-centric innovation. According to IDC, VITURE captured over 50% of the U.S. XR display glasses market in Q4 2024 and has maintained its leadership position ever since. These achievements establish VITURE as a category leader and a key driving force in the evolution of wearable XR technology.
About Phantom Blade Zero / S-GAME
Phantom Blade Zero is a dark wuxia action-RPG developed and published by S-GAME. Studio founder Soulframe Liang coined the term kungfupunk to describe Phantom Blade Zero's melding of traditional Chinese wuxia martial arts choreography with punk fantasy. Phantom Blade Zero was built on Unreal Engine 5 and releases October 29 on PlayStation 5 and Windows.
Media Contacts
VITURE PR — pr@viture.com
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VITURE and S-GAME Unveil Phantom Beast -- the Official Phantom Blade Zero XR Glasses
