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Automated Rice Cooker Appliances

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'KOOC' Rice Cooker Measures Ingredients Perfectly

— October 10, 2017 — Art & Design
The 'KOOC' rice cooker comes as a formalized piece of equipment for the kitchen that will provide users with a way to create side dishes in an automated way. Storing rice and water within the unit, the appliance can be turned on to start the preparation process for however much rice you desire. The appliance will also start to refrigerate the prepared rice if it is left unattended for an extended period to ensure that it won't spoil.

The 'KOOC' rice cooker is the design work of Wankeun Oh and identifies a need for automated solutions within the home environment to ensure that foods can be created without guesswork. The appliance boasts a streamlined aesthetic to maintain a clear countertop in small kitchen spaces.
Trend Themes
1. Automated Cooking Appliances - As people become more time-poor, they look for ways to automate their food preparation process. Automated appliances like the 'KOOC' rice cooker will present opportunities to innovators in the kitchen appliance space.
2. Smart Kitchen Appliances - As consumers seek to integrate technology into every aspect of their lives, there will be increasing demand for smart kitchen appliances like the 'KOOC' rice cooker that can be controlled through a smartphone app.
3. Precision Cooking Equipment - Increasingly, consumers will look for appliances that offer precise measurement and temperature control, as seen in the 'KOOC' rice cooker, presenting opportunities for innovators in the kitchen appliance market.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing - The emergence of automated and precision cooking appliances like the 'KOOC' rice cooker will drive innovation in kitchen appliance manufacturing.
2. Smart Home Industry - As consumers increasingly seek to integrate smart technology into their homes, smart kitchen appliances like the 'KOOC' rice cooker present a growth opportunity for the smart home industry.
3. Meal Delivery Industry - Automated appliances like the 'KOOC' rice cooker present an opportunity for the meal delivery industry to increase efficiency and accuracy in their food preparation process.
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