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 European markets, 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 embracing automated kitchen technology.
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 ...