High-tech kitchen gadgets promising hands-off cooking have struggled to gain traction in the U.S., despite their popularity abroad. Devices like the Thermomix, which automate mixing, chopping, and cooking, have found success in Europe and other regions but have faced limited adoption domestically. The gap highlights differing consumer preferences or skepticism toward fully autonomous kitchen tools in a market where traditional appliances remain dominant. Experts suggest cultural attitudes and practical concerns may be key factors behind the slow uptake.
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 ...
