Recently, the biggest trend in kitchen gadgets is AI-powered “hands-free” devices that act as automated countertop assistants. There are now plenty of appliances for people who want to cook more (or at least look like someone who gets their life together) but don’t always have the energy for a full cooking marathon after work.
From the food processor that stirs your soup to the bread maker that kneads your dough while you watch TV, here’s a list of gadgets that can make you feel like you’ve conquered adulthood. Or at least make cooking a lot less intimidating.
NoshOne Food Processor – $1,499
THE Robot Chef Nosh is a huge improvement over a slow cooker or Instant Pot because it can handle much of the cooking process on its own.
The AI-powered robot dispenses exact amounts of oils, spices and ingredients from reusable ingredient cartridges. Users still need to load ingredients beforehand, but once everything is in place, the robot can roughly chop, stir, sauté, portion, plate, and self-clean after meals. However, it can’t bake, roast or steam, so there are limitations, but the company says it supports more than 500 dishes, such as stir-fries and curry.
The system runs on NoshOS, a proprietary AI trained on thousands of recipes and cooking techniques. Built-in sensors monitor moisture, texture and browning levels in real time, adjusting heat and seasoning throughout the cooking process. It can even recognize ingredients already loaded into the device and recommend meals based on those available.
The Nosh One is currently available for pre-order on Kickstarter, with shipments expected in summer 2026.
StirMate Automatic Stirrer – $89.99
An automatic soup stirrer seems useless until you use it once, and suddenly you’re hooked.
Instead of standing on the stovetop painstakingly stirring soup, sauce, risotto, pudding or oatmeal, the StirMate automatic stirrer spins around the pot for you while you prepare other ingredients, respond to emails or scroll on your phone.
It could also serve as a useful accessibility tool for people with mobility issues or chronic pain.
Developed by father and son company StirMate, the third-generation model launched recently and features a more powerful motor, adjustable speed settings and redesigned paddles for thicker recipes. It can run for up to 10 hours on a single charge and recharges in about an hour.
KitchenArm Smart Bread Maker – $149.99
Modern bread machines have evolved far beyond basic sandwich bread. This smart new model from KitchenArm automates the process of mixing, kneading, rising and baking, transforming homemade bread into an essentially hands-on experience. Simply add ingredients, select a setting and let the machine do the work.
The KitchenArm Smart Bread Maker features 29 automatic programs with 21 bread settings, including white, French, whole wheat, rye and sweet bread, plus bread-free options for yogurt, jam and cake. There is also a fully customizable “Homemade” mode to manually adjust kneading and rising times.
De’Longhi Rivelia espresso machine – $1,499.95
Morning routines are significantly easier when your coffee machine remembers your order and the usual time you want to drink it.
The De’Longhi Rivelia is a newer option and has recently gained attention for its clever customization features. In addition to automatically grinding beans, brewing espresso, and frothing milk, the Rivelia supports up to four user profiles, remembers favorite drinks and strength preferences, and adapts recommendations over time based on usage patterns. Its “Coffee Routines” feature can even suggest drinks based on the time of day.
While it is certainly expensive, it is widely considered one of the most popular high-end espresso machines currently available.
Nama M1 vegetable milk machine – $449
The prices of store-bought oat milk alone are enough to push some people to make their own. The Nama M1 automates the entire process of making almond, oat, soy, or cashew milk, eliminating the old method of steeping, blending, then straining that previously made homemade plant-based milk feel like a full-time job.
New nut milk makers have gotten faster, smarter, and much easier to clean, and the Nama M1 is one of the most widely reviewed examples on the market today. Using centrifugal force, it can produce creamy plant-based milk in minutes with minimal prep work.
KitchenArt Auto-Measuring Spice Carousel – $45.95
The KitchenArt Self-Measuring Spice Carousel is one of the simplest products on this list, but it solves a very real problem: accidentally throwing half a container of garlic powder into dinner because the spice lid suddenly betrayed you. This rotating carousel stores up to 12 spices and dispenses measured amounts in 1/4 teaspoon amounts or poured normally through the built-in spouts.
No apps, no AI, no complicated setup. Just a truly practical kitchen tool.
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