High-tech kitchen gadgets promising hands-off cooking have struggled to gain traction in the U.S., despite their popularity abroad. Devices like automated food processors and smart appliances have failed to meet expectations, leaving many consumers skeptical of their practicality. Industry analysts suggest cultural differences and consumer habits may be key factors behind the slow uptake. The question remains whether American households will ever embrace fully autonomous kitchen technology—or if the trend will remain a niche market.
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 ...
