This AI-powered robot can turn your kitchen waste into soil
01 Sep 2025

Bengaluru, India's tech capital, has been plagued by waste management issues for years. However, a new AI-powered robot called "Chewie" is here to change the game.

The innovative machine can convert domestic wet waste such as vegetable peels and food scraps into nutrient-rich soil within hours.

Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw praised Chewie on social media, calling it a "promising step toward cleaner homes."

How does Chewie work?
Process

Chewie is a compact robot that can sit in your kitchen and digest all food scraps, peels, and leftovers.

The AI-driven unit breaks down wet waste without any smell or mess.

This not only eliminates the need for storing rotting kitchen waste in bins but also supports urban farming by turning waste into usable soil.

Waste management revolution
Online buzz

The work of Chewie has gone viral on social media, with many users praising its potential to revolutionize waste management.

Some have even suggested that local municipalities should consider adopting this technology for better waste management practices.

However, others are curious about the role of AI in the machine's operation, questioning its capabilities beyond just composting wet waste.