High-tech kitchen gadgets promising hands-off cooking have struggled to gain traction in the US, despite their popularity abroad. Devices like automated food processors and smart cooking robots, which have found success in Europe and other regions, have faced limited adoption domestically. Industry observers point to cultural differences in cooking habits and skepticism toward fully autonomous kitchen tools as key barriers. The slow uptake raises questions about whether American consumers are ready to embrace fully automated cooking 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 ...
