Recently, the biggest trend in kitchen gadgets has been “hands-free” and AI-powered devices that act as automated countertop assistants. There are plenty of devices for people who want to cook more but don’t always have the energy for a full kitchen marathon after work.

From a robot stirring your soup to a bread machine that kneads your dough while you watch TV, here is a list of gadgets that may make you feel like you’ve won adulthood. Or at least make cooking feel much less intimidating:

The NoshOne Kitchen Robot – £1,499

The Nosh Chef Robot is a huge upgrade from a slow cooker or Instant Pot, as it can manage much of the cooking process autonomously. 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.

The KitchenArm Smart Bread Machine – £149.99

Modern bread machines have evolved far beyond basic sandwich bread. This newer smart model from KitchenArm automates the mixing, kneading, proofing, and baking process, turning homemade bread into a mostly hands-off experience.

The 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 that has recently garnered attention for its smart personalization features.

Nama M1 Plant Milk Maker – £449

Store-bought oat milk prices alone are enough to push some people into making their own. The Nama M1 automates the entire process of making almond, oat, soy, or cashew milk, eliminating the old method of soaking, blending, and then straining that previously made homemade plant milk feel like a full-time job.

KitchenArt Auto-Measure Spice Carousel – £45.95

The KitchenArt Auto-Measure Spice Carousel is one of the simplest products on this list, but it solves a very real problem: accidentally dumping half a container of garlic powder into dinner because the spice lid suddenly betrayed you.