"Cooking Robots Fizzle in the US: Why America Isn't Buying In In a surprising turn of events, the US market has shown little enthusiasm for the latest wave of autonomous cooking tools and kitchen appliances, a trend that seems to defy the growing appetite for smart home technology. While countries like Europe and Japan have eagerly adopted high-end culinary robots like the Thermomix, American consumers appear to be resistant to the idea of letting machines take over their kitchens. The disappointing reception raises questions about the appeal of these cutting-edge gadgets and whether they simply don't meet the unique needs and expectations of US home cooks. As the tech industry continues to push the boundaries of kitchen innovation, it's clear that there's still much to be learned about what Americans want from their cooking tools."
Overly autonomous cooking tools and kitchen appliances have largely whiffed in the US market. While culinary robots like the Thermomix have made inroads in Europe and elsewhere, adoption in the US has ...