**ChefRobot CR-8 Smart Kitchen Robot - All-in-One Food Processor, Blender, Juicer, Chopper, Steamer & Dough Kneader with Self-Cleaning, WiFi & App Control - Perfect for Meal Prep, Baking & Healthy Cooking** (Note: I kept the product code "CR-8" for brand recognition but moved it earlier in the title. I streamlined the feature list, grouped similar functions, and added a use-case section at the end focusing on key applications like meal prep and healthy cooking.)

Update 12/2023 - this really has become one of my favorite kitchen tools - possibly that I’ve ever owned. Very, very happy with it.Upon unboxing the Chef Robot, I was immediately struck by its solid build quality, making it feel like a premium product straight out of the package. Easy set up ... a lot to learn but easy to get started with the basics.I think this is being mis-marketed as a tool to help you cook. In my opinion it is actually a precision kitchen tool made for people who love to cook and want a quality tool to make life easier and to never have to worry about burning, scorching, or breaking a sauce/dish. Like my sous vide and combi-oven, this allows me to have complete control over temperature, time, and stirring, making otherwise intricate recipes a breeze. Being able to set the Chef Robot for specific tasks and then diverting my attention to other cooking aspects mirrors the convenience of sous vide cooking. Examples I've used it for include ghee, teriyaki sauce, flawless rice, slow-cooked beef for birria tacos, Sunday red gravy, caramel, etc. It is a delicate and accurate kitchen tool that really makes my life easier.There is a lot of focus on the "step-by-step" recipe function but I think that component could use some refining. It feels somewhat tedious and not as user-friendly as I'd hope. That being said, the real value isn’t in following recipes; it's in the precise and hands-off cooking that it offers. If they never solve the usability of the recipe bit I'd never miss it.Cleaning can be slightly challenging, especially when dealing with certain stains at the bottom and around the blade. While the "self-clean" option works for most tasks, a deep clean occasionally becomes necessary.Pricing is great. Cheaper than its competitors like the Thermomix but doesn't seem to be lacking anything for the price. Given my frequent usage and the quality of dishes I've been able to produce, I'd be willing to pay more -- I don't want to but it would be worth it.So I'm at about three months at the time of this review. I use it almost daily. Great build quality, wonderful addition to my cooking hobby, and adds fun in the kitchen including a funny little song it plays to let you know the cook is done.However, it's not without its imperfections. The app interface and customer service, likely due to its foreign origins, feel a bit outdated. I also have a few feature recommendations, like a timer that starts only when the pot heats up, a see-through pull-off lid for easy monitoring, and a redesigned cap with an oil drip hole for ease in making aiolis.All said, now that I have it I wouldn't want to be without. It's a tool that not only simplifies cooking but also elevates the quality of the dishes. Highly recommended for anyone seeking precision, convenience, and a dash of fun in their culinary endeavors.Very much good. Very much like. Super much recommend. :-)