Automated cooking system

A cooking system comprising:

• a computer;
• a receiving apparatus comprising one or more food containers, each configured to hold a cooked food;
• a transfer apparatus configured to move a food container, said transfer apparatus comprising:
• a gripping mechanism comprising a first support component, said gripping mechanism being configured to grip and hold a food container;
• a first motion mechanism comprising a second support component and a motor, said first motion mechanism being configured to produce a motion in the first support component relative to the second support component, wherein the said motor is configured to be connected to the computer;
• a second motion mechanism comprising a third support component and a motor, said second motion mechanism being configured to produce a motion in the second support component relative to the third support component, wherein the said motor is configured to be connected to the computer;
• and
• a cooking apparatus comprising:
• a cooking container configured to hold food or food ingredients for cooking;
• a stirring motion mechanism configured to produce an oscillatory motion in the cooking container as to stir, mix or distribute food or food ingredients contained in the cooking container, said motion mechanism comprising a motor, wherein the said motor is configured to be connected to the computer;
• an unloading mechanism configured to move the cooking container as to unload a cooked food from the cooking container into a food container in the receiving apparatus, said unloading mechanism being configured to be connected to the computer.

A cooking system comprising:

• a computer;
• a cooking apparatus comprising:
• a cooking device comprising:
• a cooking container comprising an upright position, wherein the cooking container is configured to be able to hold food or food ingredients when the cooking container is in the upright position,
• a connection part configured to be rigidly connected to the cooking container, the said connection part comprising a flat surface which is horizontal when the cooking container is in the upright position;
• a stirring motion mechanism comprising:
• a first support component;
• a connection part;
• a motor configured to be connected to the computer;
• wherein the connection part of the stirring mechanism comprises a flat surface, the said connection part being configured to be bolted to the connection part of the cooking device;
• wherein the stirring motion mechanism is configured to produce a motion in the cooking container as to stir, mix or distribute the food or food ingredients contained in the cooking container.