High-tech kitchen robots designed to handle cooking tasks autonomously have struggled to gain traction in the US market, despite their popularity in Europe and other regions. Unlike their overseas success, these automated appliances—such as the well-known Thermomix—have failed to resonate with American consumers, leaving a gap between demand and adoption. The disparity highlights a potential cultural or practical divide in how households approach kitchen technology. Experts and early adopters may offer insights into why these innovations haven’t caught on as expected.


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 ...