High-tech kitchen gadgets promising hands-off cooking have struggled to gain traction in the U.S., despite their popularity abroad. Unlike in Europe, where automated appliances like the Thermomix have become mainstream, American consumers have shown limited interest in fully autonomous cooking tools. Industry analysts point to cultural differences and skepticism about replacing traditional cooking methods as key barriers. The slow uptake raises questions about whether American households are ready to embrace robot-driven kitchens—or if they prefer keeping control in their own hands.
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 ...
