3D printed sushi takes spotlight at SXSW

AUSTIN — A machine pulled straight from science fiction took the spotlight at this year's South by Southwest convention and it could change the way your food is brought to your plate.

The Japanese company "Open Meals" debuted a 3D sushi printer as well as plans to open a restaurant using it in Tokyo.

The printer assembles the sushi like any other 3D printer except it uses food.

But to sample the food, you have to first provide a sample of your own.

Open Meals collects a saliva, urine or stool sample from you and looks at it to determine what you are lacking in your diet.

The printer then tailor-makes your sushi to make sure every bite is suited for your dietary needs.

The Tokyo restaurant is set to open next year.