Smart kitchen gadgets promising hands-off cooking have struggled to gain traction in the U.S., despite their popularity abroad. High-tech appliances like robotic food processors have found success in Europe and other regions but have faced limited adoption domestically. Industry analysts point to consumer skepticism and a preference for traditional cooking methods as key barriers. The gap highlights how American households remain cautious about fully automated kitchen solutions.


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 ...