Bosch has unveiled a new artificial intelligence cooking system at CES 2026 that aims to change how people interact with connected kitchen appliances. Known as Bosch Cook AI, the technology made its international debut as part of BSH Home Appliances’ presentation and will be integrated into the Bosch Home Connect app in the near future.
Rather than acting like a traditional digital recipe book, Cook AI is designed to provide live, adaptive guidance while cooking. The system responds to the ingredients a user has on hand and can coordinate multiple appliances at the same time. Bosch says this allows more complex meals to be prepared with less effort, such as cooking several steaks simultaneously to different levels of doneness without constant manual adjustments.
According to BSH Region North America chief executive Darcy Clarkson, the launch reflects Bosch’s focus on applying artificial intelligence in practical ways inside the home. Cook AI relies on what the industry describes as agentic AI, meaning the system can make decisions and take action with minimal user input. Using Bosch’s built-in sensors, the technology monitors progress in real time and adapts its instructions as conditions change, rather than simply displaying static steps.
The capabilities were demonstrated live during CES Media Day by Chef Marcel Vigneron, winner of the US television series Last Chef Standing. Using a Bosch induction cooktop, Vigneron prepared a beef steak with the assistance of Cook AI combined with Bosch’s existing AutoChef function. Users begin by photographing their ingredients and selecting a preferred doneness, such as rare or medium. From there, the system continuously regulates the pan temperature while a Bluetooth temperature probe tracks the steak’s internal heat. When asked whether a professional chef needs this kind of technology, Vigneron said that any form of assistance in the kitchen is welcome.
Tanja Rückert, a member of the Bosch Group board of management, said the demonstration highlighted the company’s emphasis on human-centred technology. She explained that Bosch is increasingly using software and AI updates to extend the capabilities of appliances already in people’s homes. In recent years, some Bosch ovens have gained new air fryer and air sous-vide functions through software updates, delivered at no additional cost to customers.
Alongside Cook AI, BSH also announced that Bosch’s 800 Series espresso machine will become the first coffee appliance globally to integrate Amazon’s new Alexa+ generative AI. This will allow users to control the machine using more natural, conversational voice commands. Pricing for the updated espresso machine and Cook AI-enabled appliances has not yet been confirmed for Australia, though comparable premium espresso machines in the Bosch range typically retail in the upper hundreds to low thousands of Australian dollars depending on configuration.
Bosch’s announcements come as appliance manufacturers across CES 2026 place a growing emphasis on AI-driven features. Competitors have revealed refrigerators that recognise food items automatically and systems that assist with meal planning and grocery ordering. Bosch is showcasing its Cook AI technology throughout the event, positioning it as a step towards kitchens that evolve over time through software, rather than requiring frequent hardware replacements.